Rock City, IL (ZIP 61070) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Rock City is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Rock City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Rock City has experienced 3 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 19, 2018.
Rock City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Rock City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Rock City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock City was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 8, 1958), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61070 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock City, IL, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Rock City (ZIP 61070) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $525K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 19, 2018.
Rock City has 3 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61070 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Rock City, IL area (ZIP 61070). 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 →