ZIP code 62024, covering East Alton, IL, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 117 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
East Alton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
East Alton 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.
East Alton 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 East Alton was EF2 Tornado on Jun 30, 1960, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62024 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Alton, IL, with 36 events documented.
East Alton has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62024 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 1960. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the East Alton, IL area (ZIP 62024). 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 →