Raritan, IL (ZIP 61471) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 4 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Raritan has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Raritan 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Raritan has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raritan was Flood on May 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61471 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raritan, IL, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.5K in property damage.
Yes, Raritan (ZIP 61471) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61471 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Raritan, IL area (ZIP 61471). 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 →