Bourbonnais, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bourbonnais 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 Kankakee County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Bourbonnais
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bourbonnais's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bourbonnais 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 Kankakee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bourbonnais along with the rest of the county, not a Bourbonnais-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 35.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kankakee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bourbonnais, IL at risk of?
Bourbonnais 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 Kankakee County, where Bourbonnais is located, are cold wave, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Bourbonnais's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Kankakee County, where Bourbonnais is located, scoring 94.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bourbonnais a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bourbonnais 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 Kankakee County.
Has Bourbonnais had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 54 tornado, 77 hail, 69 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bourbonnais since 2016.