Crawford County
Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 37th
Crawford County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 37.0, 37th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 3.43 / yr | $710K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 7.89 / yr | $587K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $2K |
| Hail | Low | 2.86 / yr | $284K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.74 / yr | $66K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.30 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.68 / yr | $7M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.18 / yr | $488K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.47 / yr | $607K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.53 / yr | $47K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $11K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 49.79 / yr | $95K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $917 |
| 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 Crawford County?
Crawford County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 37th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Crawford County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $710K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $587K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Crawford County compare to other Illinois counties?
Crawford County ranks #73 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. Crawford County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.