Centralia, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Centralia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marion County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, strong wind, and heat wave.
Storm events near Centralia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Centralia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Centralia 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 Marion County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Centralia along with the rest of the county, not a Centralia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 64.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 40.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 39.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 92 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marion County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Centralia, IL at risk of?
Centralia 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 Marion County, where Centralia is located, are earthquake, strong wind, and heat wave.
What is Centralia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Marion County, where Centralia is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Centralia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Centralia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marion County.
Has Centralia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 45 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Centralia since 2016.