Clifton, IL (ZIP 60927) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Clifton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Clifton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 21, 2011.
Clifton 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Clifton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2008), causing $3M 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 60927 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, IL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 60927) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Clifton has 12 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 $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60927 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 $35.4M in property damage in the Clifton, IL area (ZIP 60927). 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 →