Jacksonville, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jacksonville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Morgan County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, drought, and strong wind.
Storm events near Jacksonville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jacksonville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jacksonville 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 Morgan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jacksonville along with the rest of the county, not a Jacksonville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 1.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 52 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 87.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Morgan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jacksonville, IL at risk of?
Jacksonville 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 Morgan County, where Jacksonville is located, are cold wave, drought, and strong wind.
What is Jacksonville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Morgan County, where Jacksonville is located, scoring 94.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Jacksonville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jacksonville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Morgan County.
Has Jacksonville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 39 tornado, 84 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jacksonville since 2016.