Wayne County
Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 41th
Wayne County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.7, 41th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 9.11 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 1.66 / yr | $563K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.36 / yr | $2K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.50 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $870K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 7.95 / yr | $48K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.20 / yr | $395K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $25K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 3.21 / yr | $4M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.52 / yr | $45K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.92 / yr | $114K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 50.02 / yr | $84K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $615 |
| 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 Wayne County?
Wayne County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 41th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Wayne County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $3M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $563K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Wayne County compare to other Illinois counties?
Wayne County ranks #68 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. Wayne County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.