Arthur, IL (ZIP 61911) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (29 total). 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 Nov 18, 2025.
Arthur has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Arthur has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Arthur 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 $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Arthur 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 $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arthur was EF1 Tornado on Apr 26, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $860K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($825K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61911 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arthur, IL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Arthur (ZIP 61911) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Arthur has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61911 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Arthur, IL area (ZIP 61911). 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 →