Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 61068 in Rochelle, IL. These include 25 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 25 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Rochelle has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Rochelle has experienced 2 floods 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 $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Rochelle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2014.
Rochelle has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
Rochelle has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochelle was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 20, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61068 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochelle, IL, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Rochelle (ZIP 61068) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $284K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Rochelle has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61068 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Rochelle, IL area (ZIP 61068). 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 →