Gilman, IL (ZIP 60938) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gilman is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Gilman has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Gilman has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Gilman 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.
Gilman 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.
Gilman 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 Gilman was Flash Flood on Feb 4, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 17, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60938 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilman, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Gilman (ZIP 60938) 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.
Gilman has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60938 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Gilman, IL area (ZIP 60938). 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 →