Kewanee, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kewanee is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Henry County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, drought, and hail.
Storm events near Kewanee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kewanee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kewanee 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 Henry County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kewanee along with the rest of the county, not a Kewanee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 7.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 19.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 59.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henry County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kewanee, IL at risk of?
Kewanee 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 Henry County, where Kewanee is located, are strong wind, drought, and hail.
What is Kewanee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Henry County, where Kewanee is located, scoring 96.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Kewanee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Kewanee carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Henry County.
Has Kewanee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 44 tornado, 103 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kewanee since 2016.