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60565 Naperville, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Naperville, IL (60565)

Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Naperville, IL area (ZIP 60565). These include 81 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 81 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Naperville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Naperville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Naperville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Naperville, IL (60565)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60565 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 60565?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Naperville, IL, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 60565 (Naperville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Naperville (ZIP 60565) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Has Naperville (60565) ever been hit by a tornado?

Naperville has 13 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 $29.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Naperville, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60565 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 60565?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Naperville, IL area (ZIP 60565). 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 →

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