Waterman, IL (ZIP 60556) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $605K.
With 16 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Waterman has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Waterman has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Waterman has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterman was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 20, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60556 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterman, IL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Waterman has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60556 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 20, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $605K in property damage in the Waterman, IL area (ZIP 60556). 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 →