Lewistown, IL (ZIP 61542) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lewistown is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Lewistown has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Lewistown has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Lewistown has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $36.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewistown was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $31.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 13, 1995), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Apr 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61542 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewistown, IL, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Lewistown (ZIP 61542) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Lewistown has 16 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 $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61542 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $31.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Lewistown, IL area (ZIP 61542). 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 →