Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Plainfield, IL area (ZIP 60544). These include 113 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $315.4M. These events have resulted in 31 recorded deaths and 377 injuries.
With 113 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $314.7M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Plainfield has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainfield was EF5 Tornado on Aug 28, 1990, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 29 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60544 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (15 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainfield, IL, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Plainfield (ZIP 60544) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2006.
Plainfield has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $314.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60544 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1990. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 29 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $315.4M in property damage in the Plainfield, IL area (ZIP 60544). 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 →