Lincoln, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lincoln is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Logan County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, strong wind, and cold wave.
Storm events near Lincoln
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lincoln's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lincoln itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Logan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lincoln along with the rest of the county, not a Lincoln-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 1.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 87.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Logan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lincoln, IL at risk of?
Lincoln is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Logan County, where Lincoln is located, are drought, strong wind, and cold wave.
What is Lincoln's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Logan County, where Lincoln is located, scoring 92.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lincoln a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lincoln carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Logan County.
Has Lincoln had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 41 tornado, 102 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lincoln since 2016.