Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 62081 in Rockbridge, IL. These include 19 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Rockbridge has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockbridge was EF3 Tornado on May 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62081 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockbridge, IL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Rockbridge has 3 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62081 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Rockbridge, IL area (ZIP 62081). 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 →