Streator, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Streator is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for LaSalle County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, inland flooding, and drought.
Storm events near Streator
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Streator's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Streator 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 LaSalle County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Streator along with the rest of the county, not a Streator-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 30.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 61.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full LaSalle County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Streator, IL at risk of?
Streator is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for LaSalle County, where Streator is located, are cold wave, inland flooding, and drought.
What is Streator's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for LaSalle County, where Streator is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Streator a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Streator carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for LaSalle County.
Has Streator had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 40 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Streator since 2016.