Natural Disasters in Lynn Center, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 96.8 |
| Drought | 90.6 |
| Hail | 76.9 |
| Tornado | 70.4 |
| Heat Wave | 70.2 |
| Ice Storm | 69.0 |
| Winter Weather | 64.5 |
| Landslide | 64.4 |
| Cold Wave | 62.1 |
| Lightning | 59.6 |
| Earthquake | 58.1 |
| Hurricane | 19.3 |
| Wildfire | 7.1 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
16
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Apr 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
236
Total Claims Paid
$1,673,329
Avg Claim Payout
$7,090
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,398,584
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
115
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $884,010 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 15 | $144,630 |
| DR-4489 | Biological | 6 | $106,295 |
| DR-3269 | Snow | 19 | $106,061 |
| DR-3161 | Snow | 19 | $72,870 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 12 | $61,558 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 3 | $23,160 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$66,337
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $66,337 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lynn Center has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, drought, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 236 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,398,584 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.