Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Rockton, IL area (ZIP 61072). These include 55 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (55 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Rockton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Rockton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Rockton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockton was Flood on Jun 10, 2008, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 24, 2010), causing $632K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61072 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockton, IL, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Rockton (ZIP 61072) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Rockton has 5 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 $290K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61072 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2008. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Rockton, IL area (ZIP 61072). 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 →