ZIP code 61112, covering Rockford, IL, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $550K. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 451 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (42 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Rockford has experienced 4 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 $250K in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Rockford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2022.
Rockford has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockford was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2015, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61112 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, IL, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 61112) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Rockford has 4 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61112 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2015. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $550K in property damage in the Rockford, IL area (ZIP 61112). 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 →