Belvidere, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Belvidere is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boone County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Belvidere
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Belvidere's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Belvidere 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 Boone County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Belvidere along with the rest of the county, not a Belvidere-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 45.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 46.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 49.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 8.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 32.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 59.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Boone County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Belvidere, IL at risk of?
Belvidere 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 Boone County, where Belvidere is located, are hail, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Belvidere's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Boone County, where Belvidere is located, scoring 79.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Belvidere a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Belvidere carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Boone County.
Has Belvidere had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 49 tornado, 121 hail, 103 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Belvidere since 2016.