Lyndon, IL (ZIP 61261) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lyndon is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Lyndon has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Lyndon 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Lyndon has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Lyndon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Lyndon 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyndon was EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61261 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyndon, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Lyndon (ZIP 61261) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2003.
Lyndon has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61261 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Lyndon, IL area (ZIP 61261). 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 →