ZIP code 60542, covering North Aurora, IL, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (81 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
North Aurora has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
North Aurora has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
North Aurora has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
North Aurora has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
North Aurora has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Aurora was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 24, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60542 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Aurora, IL, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, North Aurora (ZIP 60542) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
North Aurora has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60542 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the North Aurora, IL area (ZIP 60542). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →