North Aurora, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Aurora is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kane County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near North Aurora
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Aurora's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Aurora 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 Kane County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Aurora along with the rest of the county, not a North Aurora-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.2 | Very High |
| Drought | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 51.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 88 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kane County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Aurora, IL at risk of?
North Aurora is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kane County, where North Aurora is located, are cold wave, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is North Aurora's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Kane County, where North Aurora is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is North Aurora a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — North Aurora carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Kane County.
Has North Aurora had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 96 tornado, 299 hail, 185 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Aurora since 2016.