Bond County

Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

36.2

National percentile: 36th

Bond County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 36.2, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $11M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 17K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Earthquake
Low $3M/yr
Landslide
Low $4K/yr
Heat Wave
Low $745K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Earthquake Low 0.01 / yr $3M
Landslide Low 0.22 / yr $4K
Heat Wave Low 10.32 / yr $745K
Tornado Low 0.36 / yr $2M
Hail Low 4.61 / yr $312K
Drought Low 1.66 / yr $182K
Cold Wave Low 1.68 / yr $1M
Strong Wind Low 6.06 / yr $462K
Lightning Low 49.59 / yr $176K
Winter Weather Low 8.05 / yr $30K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.71 / yr $3M
Hurricane Very Low 0.02 / yr $6K
Ice Storm Very Low 1.10 / yr $13K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $2K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bond County?

Bond County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Bond County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $3M EAL), Landslide (Low, $4K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $745K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Bond County compare to other Illinois counties?

Bond County ranks #74 of 102 Illinois counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bond County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.