Macomb, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Macomb is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for McDonough County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, heat wave, and hail.
Storm events near Macomb
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Macomb's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Macomb 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 McDonough County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Macomb along with the rest of the county, not a Macomb-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 21.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 52 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 20.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 61.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McDonough County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Macomb, IL at risk of?
Macomb is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for McDonough County, where Macomb is located, are drought, heat wave, and hail.
What is Macomb's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for McDonough County, where Macomb is located, scoring 83.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Macomb a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Macomb carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for McDonough County.
Has Macomb had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 33 tornado, 137 hail, 35 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Macomb since 2016.