Pontiac, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pontiac is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Livingston County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Pontiac
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pontiac's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pontiac 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 Livingston County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pontiac along with the rest of the county, not a Pontiac-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 49.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 39.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 35.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 34.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 41.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Livingston County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pontiac, IL at risk of?
Pontiac 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 Livingston County, where Pontiac is located, are cold wave, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Pontiac's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Livingston County, where Pontiac is located, scoring 83.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Pontiac a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pontiac carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Livingston County.
Has Pontiac had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 44 hail, 30 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pontiac since 2016.