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60585 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (60585)

this area, (ZIP 60585) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $286.2M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 371 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 97 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $284.3M in documented property damage. 30 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF5 Tornado on Aug 28, 1990, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 29 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (60585)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60585 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 60585?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 60585 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 60585) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.

Has this area (60585) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 17 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 $284.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60585 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1990. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 29 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 60585?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $286.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60585). 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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