Streator, IL

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,295 · Part of LaSalle County

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.

Tornado 31 events
Hail 40 events
Inland Flooding 37 events

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.