Bloomington, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bloomington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for McLean County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, drought, and tornado.
Storm events near Bloomington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bloomington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bloomington 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 McLean County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bloomington along with the rest of the county, not a Bloomington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 93 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 32.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 71.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 49.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McLean County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bloomington, IL at risk of?
Bloomington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for McLean County, where Bloomington is located, are cold wave, drought, and tornado.
What is Bloomington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for McLean County, where Bloomington is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bloomington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bloomington carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for McLean County.
Has Bloomington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 109 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bloomington since 2016.