Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Arlington, IL area (ZIP 61312). These include 36 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 36 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $504K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Arlington has experienced 9 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 $327.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Arlington has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Arlington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Arlington has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2011.
Arlington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $198K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was 1" Hail on Jun 28, 2003, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 6, 1951), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61312 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $504K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 61312) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2011.
Arlington has 9 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61312 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 28, 2003. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Arlington, IL area (ZIP 61312). 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 →