Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Kankakee, IL area (ZIP 60901). These include 52 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $34.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Kankakee has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Kankakee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Kankakee has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kankakee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60901 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kankakee, IL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Kankakee (ZIP 60901) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Kankakee has 22 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 $34.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60901 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.1M in property damage in the Kankakee, IL area (ZIP 60901). 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 →