Antioch, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Antioch is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lake County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Antioch
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Antioch's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Antioch 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 Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Antioch along with the rest of the county, not a Antioch-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 85.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 46.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.3 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Antioch, IL at risk of?
Antioch is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lake County, where Antioch is located, are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is Antioch's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Lake County, where Antioch is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Antioch a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Antioch carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lake County.
Has Antioch had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 158 hail, 83 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Antioch since 2016.