Irving, IL (ZIP 62051) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $575K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (25 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Irving has experienced 7 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Irving has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 13, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irving was EF1 Tornado on Mar 6, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 3, 1950), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62051 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irving, IL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Irving has 7 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62051 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $575K in property damage in the Irving, IL area (ZIP 62051). 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 →