Edgar County
Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
Edgar County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 34.9, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 2.27 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.28 / yr | $856K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 6.84 / yr | $590K |
| Hail | Low | 3.01 / yr | $344K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 8.53 / yr | $82K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.53 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.51 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $1K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $39K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.16 / yr | $50K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.32 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 48.24 / yr | $84K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| 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 Edgar County?
Edgar County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Edgar County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $856K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Edgar County compare to other Illinois counties?
Edgar County ranks #76 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. Edgar County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.