ZIP code 62255, covering Lenzburg, IL, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 157 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
Lenzburg has experienced 7 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1992.
Lenzburg has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1987.
Lenzburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Lenzburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenzburg was EF1 Tornado on Jul 4, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1958), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62255 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenzburg, IL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Lenzburg (ZIP 62255) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Lenzburg has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62255 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Lenzburg, IL area (ZIP 62255). 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 →