Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Westmont, IL area (ZIP 60559). These include 56 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $214.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 56 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
Westmont has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $209.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Westmont has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Westmont has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westmont was Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2025, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $8M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60559 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westmont, IL, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Westmont (ZIP 60559) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $209.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Westmont has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60559 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 25, 2025. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $214.9M in property damage in the Westmont, IL area (ZIP 60559). 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 →