ZIP code 60563, covering Naperville, IL, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (90 total). 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
Naperville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
Naperville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Naperville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 17, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60563 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Naperville, IL, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Naperville (ZIP 60563) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Naperville has 17 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60563 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Naperville, IL area (ZIP 60563). 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 →