Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 60586). These include 77 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $290.2M. These events have resulted in 31 recorded deaths and 382 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $289.6M in documented property damage. 31 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% 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 Jul 28, 2023.
this area has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2006.
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. EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60586 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (16 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60586) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2006.
this area has 21 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 $289.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60586 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $290.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60586). 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 →