Geneva, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Geneva is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kane County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Geneva
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Geneva's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Geneva 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 Kane County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Geneva along with the rest of the county, not a Geneva-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.2 | Very High |
| Drought | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 51.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 88 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kane County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Geneva, IL at risk of?
Geneva is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kane County, where Geneva is located, are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Geneva's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Kane County, where Geneva is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Geneva a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Geneva carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Kane County.
Has Geneva had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 90 tornado, 308 hail, 190 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Geneva since 2016.