Wabash County
Illinois — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 25th
Wabash County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 24.8, 25th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 4.54 / yr | $432K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.11 / yr | $418K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $721 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 7.84 / yr | $42K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.09 / yr | $317K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.39 / yr | $28K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.15 / yr | $441K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 4.18 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $305K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.80 / yr | $73K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 51.92 / yr | $47K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $173 |
| 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 Wabash County?
Wabash County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 24.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 25th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Wabash County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $432K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $418K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Wabash County compare to other Illinois counties?
Wabash County ranks #88 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. Wabash County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.