Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 61378 in West Brooklyn, IL. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $470K.
With 31 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
West Brooklyn has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
West Brooklyn has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
West Brooklyn 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Brooklyn was EF1 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61378 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Brooklyn, IL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, West Brooklyn (ZIP 61378) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2008.
West Brooklyn has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61378 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1967. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $470K in property damage in the West Brooklyn, IL area (ZIP 61378). 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 →