this area, (ZIP 60939) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 extreme cold events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for this area is tornadoes, with 3 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 1976.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60939 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
this area has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60939 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60939). 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 →