Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 60553 in Steward, IL. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $400.5K.
With 28 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Steward has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Steward has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Steward has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $268K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steward was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $268K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60553 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steward, IL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Steward (ZIP 60553) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $268K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
Steward has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $127.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60553 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $268K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $400.5K in property damage in the Steward, IL area (ZIP 60553). 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 →