Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 60548 in Sandwich, IL. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Sandwich has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Sandwich has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $77.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Sandwich has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Sandwich has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandwich was Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60548 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandwich, IL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Sandwich (ZIP 60548) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Sandwich has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60548 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.5M in property damage in the Sandwich, IL area (ZIP 60548). 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 →