Carbondale, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Carbondale 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 Jackson County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Carbondale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Carbondale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Carbondale 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Carbondale along with the rest of the county, not a Carbondale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 43.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 94.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 98.5 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Carbondale, IL at risk of?
Carbondale 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 Jackson County, where Carbondale is located, are strong wind, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Carbondale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Carbondale is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Carbondale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Carbondale 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 Jackson County.
Has Carbondale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 125 hail, 159 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Carbondale since 2016.