Robbs, IL (ZIP 62985) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Robbs is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Robbs has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Robbs has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $625K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2004.
Robbs has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Robbs has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Robbs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Robbs was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62985 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Robbs, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Robbs (ZIP 62985) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2021.
Robbs has 4 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 $625K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62985 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Robbs, IL area (ZIP 62985). 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 →