Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 60960 in Rankin, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $391K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Rankin has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Rankin has experienced 8 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 $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Rankin has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
Rankin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rankin was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 26, 2017), causing $325K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60960 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rankin, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $391K in property damage.
Rankin has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60960 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Rankin, IL area (ZIP 60960). 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 →