Buckley, IL (ZIP 60918) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Buckley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Buckley 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Buckley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckley was Flash Flood on Feb 4, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60918 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckley, IL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Buckley (ZIP 60918) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Buckley has 8 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60918 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Buckley, IL area (ZIP 60918). 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 →