Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Arenzville, IL area (ZIP 62611). These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $151.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arenzville is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 51% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $150.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Arenzville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Arenzville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Arenzville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Arenzville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arenzville was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2011, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 19, 2015), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62611 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arenzville, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Arenzville (ZIP 62611) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Arenzville 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62611 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2011. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $151.7M in property damage in the Arenzville, IL area (ZIP 62611). 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 →