Altamont, IL (ZIP 62411) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Altamont is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Altamont has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Altamont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Altamont 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 Feb 2, 2011.
Altamont has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamont was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62411 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamont, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Altamont (ZIP 62411) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
Altamont has 13 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62411 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Altamont, IL area (ZIP 62411). 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 →