Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Godfrey, IL area (ZIP 62035). These include 51 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Godfrey is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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 $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Godfrey has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Godfrey has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Godfrey was Flood on Jun 2, 2019, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 30, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62035 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Godfrey, IL, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Godfrey (ZIP 62035) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Godfrey has 11 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62035 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2019. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the Godfrey, IL area (ZIP 62035). 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 →