Darien, IL (ZIP 60561) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $294M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Darien is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Darien has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $28.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Darien has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $260.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Darien has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darien was Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2025, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2014), causing $50M 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 60561 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darien, IL, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Darien (ZIP 60561) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Darien has 9 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 $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60561 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 $294M in property damage in the Darien, IL area (ZIP 60561). 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 →