Rockport, IL (ZIP 62370) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $254K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rockport is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Rockport has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Rockport has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Rockport has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Rockport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockport was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62370 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockport, IL, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Rockport (ZIP 62370) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Rockport 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62370 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254K in property damage in the Rockport, IL area (ZIP 62370). 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 →