Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 62001 in Alhambra, IL. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Alhambra has experienced 6 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 May 30, 2004.
Alhambra has experienced 3 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
Alhambra has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2002.
Alhambra 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 Dec 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alhambra was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 12, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62001 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alhambra, IL, with 19 events documented.
Alhambra has 6 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 May 30, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62001 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Alhambra, IL area (ZIP 62001). 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 →