Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Altona, IL area (ZIP 61414). These include 43 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $606K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Altona has experienced 9 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Altona has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Altona has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Altona has experienced 3 floods 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altona was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 24, 2013), causing $9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61414 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altona, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $606K in property damage.
Yes, Altona (ZIP 61414) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Altona has 9 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61414 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Altona, IL area (ZIP 61414). 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 →