ZIP code 61262, covering Lynn Center, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (40 total). Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $837K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $617.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lynn Center has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Lynn Center has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lynn Center 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Lynn Center 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynn Center was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 30, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61262 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynn Center, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $837K in property damage.
Yes, Lynn Center (ZIP 61262) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Lynn Center has 12 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 $617.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61262 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Lynn Center, IL area (ZIP 61262). 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 →