Canton, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Canton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fulton County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and earthquake.
Storm events near Canton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Canton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Canton 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 Fulton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Canton along with the rest of the county, not a Canton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 4.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 65.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 43 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fulton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Canton, IL at risk of?
Canton 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 Fulton County, where Canton is located, are hail, landslide, and earthquake.
What is Canton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Fulton County, where Canton is located, scoring 87.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Canton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Canton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fulton County.
Has Canton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 35 tornado, 182 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Canton since 2016.