Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 60973 in Wellington, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 27 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Wellington has experienced 5 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Wellington 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.
Wellington 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.
Wellington 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Wellington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 8, 2001, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 21, 2018), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60973 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $326K in property damage.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 60973) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Wellington has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60973 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 8, 2001. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Wellington, IL area (ZIP 60973). 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 →