BlockNeoga, Illinois
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1934 and the latest in 1998. It stands in Neoga Township. It lies in ZIP code area 62447. The Survey maps it on the Neoga quadrangle. 1,398 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 656 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
2 figuresNeoga fell from 1,636 to 1,398 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,636 | |
| 2020 | 1,398 | -238 (-15%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 14 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1934 USGS Mattoon quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1937 USGS Mattoon quadrangle1:62500, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Decatur quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1961 USGS Decatur quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Neoga quadrangle1:24000
- 1986 USGS Effingham quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1998 USGS Neoga quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
11 since 2010Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 11 fires within 5 miles of Neoga between 2010 and 2018, burning about 4 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 11 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1027 |
| 25 May 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 10035 |
| 21 April 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1024 |
| 24 March 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1114 |
| 23 March 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1019 |
| 22 March 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1113 |
| 26 December 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 2018-2931 |
| 7 October 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 1080 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Neoga: 1 past producer, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Dredge | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Matton Sand & Gravel | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 62 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Neoga in 62 storm reports between 1996 and 2025: 32 thunderstorm wind, 11 hail, 9 tornado, 8 flash flood. The reports record 4 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Tornado (EF2) | Neoga | 2 hurt | An EF-2 tornado began on the southeast side of Neoga, tracking through Cumberland County for 5.2 miles before continuing into Coles County for an additional 7.7 miles, where it also produced EF-2 damage. The tornado began south of county road 1000N, then moved into the southeast side of Neoga where it damaged the roof of a home, the roof of the high school, and caved in the front door of the elementary school. From there, it moved northeast and damaged a grain bin near the US Route 45 and I-57 intersection. Two injuries occurred to semi-truck drivers as their vehicles were overturned on I-57 at the US-45 exit. As the tornado continued northeast, additional damage occurred to trees, power poles, and farm outbuildings. Just south of the Cumberland-Coles County line, the tornado produced EF-2 damage to a home where large sections of the roof structure were removed. The tornado crossed into Coles County just over a half mile west of US Route 45. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | 1 hurt | Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi on I-57 near Neoga. The driver was ok, while his passenger sustained minor injuries. |
| October 1996 | Tornado (F0) | Neoga | 1 hurt | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $60,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A shed was blown apart and siding was torn off a house. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $50,000 | Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down across Cumberland County. Large branches were knocked down onto 3 houses in Janesville. Power lines were blown down, resulting in a power outage in Greenup. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $50,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. In addition, a semi trailer was blown over on Interstate 57. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $40,000 | Several semi-trailers were blown off of I-57 at milepost 179. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $35,000 | A small shed was destroyed, a few trees were snapped, and numerous large tree branches were blown down in Neoga. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $30,000 | An oak tree split in half and fell on a house. Numerous tree brances were blown down around town. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $25,000 | Large tree limbs were blown onto a truck in Neoga. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $25,000 | Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down between Neoga, Toledo, and Greenup. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $20,000 | Power lines were blown down in Neoga. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $16,000 | Several large tree branches were blown down and a flag pole was bent. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $15,000 | Several large tree limbs were blown down in Neoga. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $15,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Neoga. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $15,000 | A roof was damaged by high winds at Camp New Hope. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $3,000 | A downburst associated with a strong thunderstorm tore the top out of a tree at a residence in Neoga. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | $2,000 | Two railroad crossing arms were blown off. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | The north wall of a farm building collapsed, resulting in roof failure. The building was open on the south side, through which the winds surged and led to the wall collapse. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | A power pole was blown down and caught on fire. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Downburst winds of 80-85 mph caused significant damage around Lake Mattoon. Extensive tree damage was noted in a concentrated area south of Cumberland County Road 1250 North. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | A large tree was snapped at the base. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Extensive tree damage occurred across Neoga, with some trees down on houses with residents trapped inside. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Several roadways were flooded in Neoga. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Several tree limbs and power lines were blown down. |
| September 2019 | Tornado (EF0) | Neoga | - | A landspout tornado touched down in an open field 7.9 miles south of Neoga at 2:31 PM CDT. The tornado knocked over corn in the field before dissipating at 2:33 PM CDT. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | A large tree was blown over and numerous tree branches were blown down in Neoga. |
| May 2018 | Tornado (EF0) | Neoga | - | A weak landspout developed in an open field 3.2 miles east-northeast of Neoga at 4:30pm CDT. It traveled southwestward and dissipated at 4:36pm CDT about 2.5 miles east of Neoga. No damage was observed. |
| June 2015 | Flood | Neoga | - | Several periods of rainfall occurred as a result of the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill. Rainfall totals ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 on already saturated ground in most of Cumberland County. Numerous creeks in the county flooded out of their banks. Extensive flooding of rural roads throughout the county was reported. The periods of rainfall persisted through the rest of June 19th and into June 20th. This caused roadways and creeks to remain flooded. The flooding subsided by the morning of June 20th. |
| June 2015 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Several periods of rainfall occurred as a result of the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill. Rainfall totals ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 on already saturated ground in most of Cumberland County. Numerous creeks in the county flooded out of their banks. Extensive flooding of rural roads throughout the county was reported. |
| June 2013 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Slow moving thunderstorms produced 2 to 4 inches of rain in a two hour period during the late afternoon in extreme northwest Cumberland County. Flooding was reported on U.S. Highway 45, on numerous streets in Neoga, and on many rural roads. The flooding subsided by late evening. |
| June 2011 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Thunderstorms during the late evening hours produced 2.00 to 3.00 of rain on extremely saturated ground in northwest Cumberland County. This resulted in rapid flash flooding of creeks and roads. U.S. Highway 45 and I-57 had several areas of standing water and streets in Neoga had several inches of flowing water. In addition, nearly all rural roads were impassable. |
| June 2011 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Thunderstorms produced nearly 3.00 to 5.00 of rain in southwest Cumberland County during the early morning hours of June 18th. Almost all rural roads were impassable due to the high water. |
| July 2011 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 7.00 inches of rain in Cumberland County. Hardest hit was western Cumberland County just south of Neoga. Many rural roads were severely flooded, and U.S. Highway 45 was closed. In addition, most streets in Toledo and Greenup were flooded and impassable due to the heavy rain. |
| July 2011 | Flood | Neoga | - | Floodwaters from flash flooding during the late evening of July 29th took several hours to recede from roads in Cumberland County. Most rural roads and U.S. Highway 45 were finally reopened to traffic around daybreak on July 30th. |
| July 2008 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Water was flowing over a large part of U.S. Route 45 south of Neoga. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Trees and power lines blown down. Roof torn off part of a school in Neoga. |
| April 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Neoga | - | The tornado briefly touched down damaging the roof of a school and blowing down several large trees. |
| May 2003 | Tornado (F0) | Neoga | - | A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Another severe thunderstorm moved through Cumberland County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Also, in Neoga the winds blew the roof off of a business and a concession stand. One of the fallen trees landed on a house causing minor damage and several sheds were destroyed. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Neoga | - | A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Lillyville. It destroyed a large barn, killing 3 horses and 4 pigs. As the tornado moved east southeast it took half of a barn roof off, throwing the debris one mile away. It damaged several grain silos and took the roof off of another barn before lifting and dissipating. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F0) | Neoga | - | A tornado briefly touched down 9 miles south of Neoga. It blew down several trees and caused shingle damage to a church. It also destroyed a 140 foot by 100 foot machine shed, throwing the debris up to a mile away. Many of the 2 by 6 beams from the roof were driven into the ground. One beam was driven 4 feet into the ground and had to be removed by a winch. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Thunderstorm winds blew a well secured mobile home two feet off its foundation in Lillyville. Also, numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Several power lines were blown down in town. |
| June 2002 | Tornado (F0) | Neoga | - | A tornado touched down 4 miles southeast of Neoga. It damaged the roof of a house in this location. It then travelled to the east blowing down numerous trees. Before lifting and dissipating it caused minor damage to the roof of a mobile home. No injuries were reported. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Several large trees were blown down onto US Route 45 south southwest of Neoga. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Numerous large tree limbs were blown down around town. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Neoga | - | Water was reported over the roadway at the intersection of US Route 45 and Illinois Route 121. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree and several tree limbs one mile north of Neoga. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down. In Greenup, a shed was destroyed and a tree was blown over onto a house causing minor damage to the roof. A couple of flag poles were bent by the winds at a local business. |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neoga | - | As a severe storm moved across Cumberland County, a 70 mph wind gust was recorded 3 miles north northeast of Neoga. In Greenup, a small tree was uprooted and several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| September 2024 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Neoga | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neal | 6.0 miles | 14 | |
| Roslyn | 7.4 miles | 11 | |
| Lillyville | 9.0 miles | 11 | |
| Johnstown | 9.3 miles | 14 | |
| Bradbury | 11.1 miles | 12 | |
| Toledo | 11.5 miles | 12 | |
| Woodbury | 11.6 miles | 11 | |
| Janesville | 11.7 miles | 12 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Neoga | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q575539 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 414363. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.