Wauconda, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wauconda is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lake County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Wauconda
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wauconda's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wauconda 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 Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wauconda along with the rest of the county, not a Wauconda-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 85.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.9 | Very High |
| Drought | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 46.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.3 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wauconda, IL at risk of?
Wauconda is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lake County, where Wauconda is located, are tornado, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is Wauconda's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Lake County, where Wauconda is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Wauconda a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Wauconda carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lake County.
Has Wauconda had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 203 hail, 129 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wauconda since 2016.