Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 60511 in Big Rock, IL. These include 30 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
With 30 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Big Rock has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Big Rock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Big Rock has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Rock was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 8, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60511 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Rock, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Big Rock (ZIP 60511) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Big Rock has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60511 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Big Rock, IL area (ZIP 60511). 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 →