Chicago, IL (ZIP 60660) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 100 extreme cold events, 53 extreme heat events, and 48 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 505 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 100 recorded incidents (46% of all events), extreme cold events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 149 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2016.
Extreme heat events account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 32 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. 341 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 11, 2013.
There have been 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Chicago has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2018.
Chicago has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Chicago has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chicago was Lakeshore Flood on Jan 11, 2020, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Jul 4, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60660 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (100 events), extreme heat events (53 events), hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chicago, IL, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Chicago (ZIP 60660) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Chicago has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60660 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on Jan 11, 2020. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Chicago, IL area (ZIP 60660). 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 →