Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Lexington, IL area (ZIP 61753). These include 24 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 May 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Lexington has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Lexington has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Lexington has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was EF2 Tornado on Sep 29, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61753 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 61753) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Lexington has 21 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61753 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Lexington, IL area (ZIP 61753). 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 →