Cullom, IL (ZIP 60929) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Cullom is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Cullom has experienced 4 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 $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1965.
Cullom has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cullom was Flash Flood on Feb 4, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 7, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60929 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cullom, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Cullom (ZIP 60929) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Cullom has 4 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 $300.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60929 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Cullom, IL area (ZIP 60929). 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 →