Rossville, IL (ZIP 60963) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $451K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Rossville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Rossville 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.
Rossville 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.
Rossville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rossville was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 8, 2001, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 21, 2018), causing $3M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 26, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60963 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rossville, IL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $451K in property damage.
Yes, Rossville (ZIP 60963) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Rossville has 13 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60963 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 8, 2001. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.7M in property damage in the Rossville, IL area (ZIP 60963). 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 →