Washington, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Washington 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 Tazewell County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Washington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Washington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Washington 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 Tazewell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Washington along with the rest of the county, not a Washington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 75.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tazewell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Washington, IL at risk of?
Washington 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 Tazewell County, where Washington is located, are cold wave, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Washington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Tazewell County, where Washington is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Washington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Washington 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 Tazewell County.
Has Washington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 34 tornado, 237 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Washington since 2016.