Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Lincoln, IL area (ZIP 62656). These include 58 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Lincoln has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lincoln has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Lincoln has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 27, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62656 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, IL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 62656) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Lincoln has 14 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 $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62656 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Lincoln, IL area (ZIP 62656). 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 →