With 219 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 61201 in Rock Island, IL has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 143 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Island is hailstorms, with 143 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (84%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Rock Island has experienced 5 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 $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Rock Island has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $495K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Island was Flood on May 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 30, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61201 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Island, IL, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $512K in property damage.
Yes, Rock Island (ZIP 61201) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Rock Island has 17 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61201 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Rock Island, IL area (ZIP 61201). 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 →