Glen Carbon, IL (ZIP 62034) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 94 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Glen Carbon 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.
Glen Carbon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon was EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62034 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Carbon, IL, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Glen Carbon has 12 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62034 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Glen Carbon, IL area (ZIP 62034). 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 →