Bond County, IL
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Bond County has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 2002, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes in 2022. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Bond County's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and heat wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Bond County has been designated in 7 declarations since 2002, covering 5 disaster types including biological (2), tornado (2), hurricane (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2011 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2002 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 30.5 | 3 | 0 | $30K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 86.5 | 1 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 66 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 58.5 | 3 | 0 | $415K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 54.8 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 44.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 31 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 18.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 52.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 43 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 53.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 67.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Bond County ranks in the 53rd percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53rd | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 32nd | Low |
| Household characteristics | 22nd | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 39th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 97th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 11th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 11th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 47.5% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Bond County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Bond County, Illinois are earthquake, landslide, and heat wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Bond County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Bond County has received 7 federal disaster declarations since 2002, including declarations in 2022. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has Bond County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Bond County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes in 2022.
How does Bond County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Madison County, IL has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Fayette County, IL has the lowest (Relatively Low). Bond County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Bond County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Bond County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Bond County's composite score of 36 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 36% of US counties.