ZIP code 61721, covering Armington, IL, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Armington is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Armington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1996.
Armington has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Armington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Armington has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Armington was Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2021, which caused $11.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61721 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Armington, IL, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Armington (ZIP 61721) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Armington has 9 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61721 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 25, 2021. This event caused $11.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Armington, IL area (ZIP 61721). 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 →