Morris, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Morris is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grundy County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Morris
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Morris's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Morris 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 Grundy County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Morris along with the rest of the county, not a Morris-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 45.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 37.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 12 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 24.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 33.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 25.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grundy County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Morris, IL at risk of?
Morris 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 Grundy County, where Morris is located, are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Morris's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Grundy County, where Morris is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Morris a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Morris carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Grundy County.
Has Morris had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 57 tornado, 126 hail, 83 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Morris since 2016.