ZIP code 62942, covering Grand Tower, IL, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 11 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 230 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Tower is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 28 (70%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Grand Tower has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 30, 2019.
Grand Tower has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2015.
Grand Tower 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 20, 2014.
Grand Tower has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Tower was 106 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2016), causing $3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62942 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Tower, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Tower (ZIP 62942) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
Grand Tower has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 20, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62942 was 106 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.6M in property damage in the Grand Tower, IL area (ZIP 62942). 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 →