Effingham, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Effingham is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Effingham County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, drought, and landslide.
Storm events near Effingham
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Effingham's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Effingham 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 Effingham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Effingham along with the rest of the county, not a Effingham-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 10.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 59.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 60.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 40.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 49.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 70.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 58.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Effingham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Effingham, IL at risk of?
Effingham 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 Effingham County, where Effingham is located, are earthquake, drought, and landslide.
What is Effingham's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Effingham County, where Effingham is located, scoring 88.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Effingham a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Effingham carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Effingham County.
Has Effingham had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 55 hail, 69 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Effingham since 2016.