ZIP code 62264, covering New Athens, IL, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 219 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (48 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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). 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
New Athens has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
New Athens has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
New Athens has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Athens was EF1 Tornado on Jul 4, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62264 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Athens, IL, with 48 events documented.
Yes, New Athens (ZIP 62264) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
New Athens has 14 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62264 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the New Athens, IL area (ZIP 62264). 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 →