ZIP code 50468, covering Rockford, IA, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rockford is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Rockford has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $137.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Rockford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Rockford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockford was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2017), causing $7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 22, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50468 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, IA, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 50468) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Rockford has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50468 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Rockford, IA area (ZIP 50468). 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 →