Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 62348 in Lima, IL. These include 3 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $441K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (25% of all events), floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Lima has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Lima has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Lima has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Lima has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lima was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62348 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lima, IL, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41K in property damage.
Yes, Lima (ZIP 62348) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Lima has 3 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62348 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $441K in property damage in the Lima, IL area (ZIP 62348). 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 →