Dixon, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dixon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lee County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, drought, and hail.
Storm events near Dixon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dixon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dixon 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 Lee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dixon along with the rest of the county, not a Dixon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 49.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 31.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 42.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 37.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 28.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 84.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dixon, IL at risk of?
Dixon 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 Lee County, where Dixon is located, are strong wind, drought, and hail.
What is Dixon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lee County, where Dixon is located, scoring 84.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Dixon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dixon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lee County.
Has Dixon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 75 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dixon since 2016.