Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 62476 in West Salem, IL. These include 12 earthquakes, 12 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 Sep 19, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
West Salem has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
West Salem has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
West Salem has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
West Salem has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Salem was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62476 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Salem, IL, with 12 events documented.
Yes, West Salem (ZIP 62476) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2013.
West Salem has 4 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62476 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 19, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the West Salem, IL area (ZIP 62476). 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 →