Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 48742 in Lincoln, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $585.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Lincoln has experienced 4 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 $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2008.
Lincoln 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Lincoln has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Lincoln has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1953, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48742 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, MI, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 48742) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $148K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Lincoln has 4 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48742 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1953. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $585.5K in property damage in the Lincoln, MI area (ZIP 48742). 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 →