Rio, IL (ZIP 61472) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $509K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Rio has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Rio has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Rio 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2013.
Rio has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rio was Flash Flood on May 28, 2013, 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 61472 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio, IL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $509K in property damage.
Yes, Rio (ZIP 61472) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2013.
Rio 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61472 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Rio, IL area (ZIP 61472). 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 →