Quincy, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Quincy is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Adams County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, strong wind, and drought.
Storm events near Quincy
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Quincy's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Quincy 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 Adams County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Quincy along with the rest of the county, not a Quincy-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 5.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 78.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adams County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Quincy, IL at risk of?
Quincy 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 Adams County, where Quincy is located, are heat wave, strong wind, and drought.
What is Quincy's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Adams County, where Quincy is located, scoring 91.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Quincy a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Quincy carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Adams County.
Has Quincy had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 81 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Quincy since 2016.