Lynchburg, IL (ZIP 62617) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lynchburg is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Lynchburg has experienced 10 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Lynchburg has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Lynchburg 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Lynchburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2019.
Lynchburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynchburg was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $12.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62617 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynchburg, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Lynchburg (ZIP 62617) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Lynchburg has 10 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62617 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $12.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.4M in property damage in the Lynchburg, IL area (ZIP 62617). 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 →