Rockford, OH (ZIP 45882) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rockford is tornadoes, with 23 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Rockford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Rockford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Rockford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1996.
Rockford has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockford was EF4 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 2019), causing $15M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45882 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, OH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 45882) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $157K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2013.
Rockford has 23 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45882 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.9M in property damage in the Rockford, OH area (ZIP 45882). 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 →