Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 62324 in Clayton, IL. These include 25 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $516.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Clayton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2005.
Clayton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was EF1 Tornado on Sep 26, 1959, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 23, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62324 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, IL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Clayton has 6 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62324 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 26, 1959. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $516.5K in property damage in the Clayton, IL area (ZIP 62324). 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 →