Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Rockdale, IL area (ZIP 60436). These include 57 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rockdale is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $56.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Rockdale has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2015.
Rockdale has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Rockdale 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 $750K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockdale was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60436 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (14 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockdale, IL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Rockdale (ZIP 60436) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
Rockdale has 18 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 $56.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60436 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59M in property damage in the Rockdale, IL area (ZIP 60436). 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 →