Macoupin County
Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 80th
Macoupin County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 79.9, 80th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $39M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $11M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 9.42 / yr | $3M |
| Strong Wind | High | 6.11 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | High | 48.68 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 4.61 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 2.42 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.49 / yr | $13K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.84 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.96 / yr | $11M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.83 / yr | $408K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 8.47 / yr | $100K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.24 / yr | $65K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K |
| 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 Macoupin County?
Macoupin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 80th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Macoupin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $11M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Macoupin County compare to other Illinois counties?
Macoupin County ranks #24 of 102 Illinois counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Macoupin County's $39M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.