Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 61413 in Alpha, IL. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Alpha is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $559K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2018.
Alpha has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $567.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Alpha has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Alpha has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1979.
Alpha has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2013.
Alpha 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpha was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 28, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61413 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpha, IL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $559K in property damage.
Yes, Alpha (ZIP 61413) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2013.
Alpha 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 $567.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61413 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Alpha, IL area (ZIP 61413). 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 →