Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Rinard, IL area (ZIP 62878). These include 28 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (28 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Rinard has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Rinard has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Rinard has experienced 2 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Rinard has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rinard was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 1998), causing $2.1M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62878 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rinard, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Yes, Rinard (ZIP 62878) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Rinard has 10 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62878 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Rinard, IL area (ZIP 62878). 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 →