Granite City, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Granite City 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 Madison County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Granite City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Granite City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Granite City 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Granite City along with the rest of the county, not a Granite City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 32.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 85.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Granite City, IL at risk of?
Granite City 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 Madison County, where Granite City is located, are heat wave, tornado, and hail.
What is Granite City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Granite City is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Granite City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Granite City 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 Madison County.
Has Granite City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 299 hail, 62 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Granite City since 2016.