Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 62421 in Claremont, IL. These include 33 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Claremont has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Claremont has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 1988.
Claremont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2017.
Claremont has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Claremont has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Claremont was EF1 Tornado on Aug 3, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 25, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62421 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Claremont, IL, with 33 events documented.
Claremont has 7 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62421 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 3, 1991. 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 $8M in property damage in the Claremont, IL area (ZIP 62421). 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 →