Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Very High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Vermilion, Illinois has a relatively low overall risk rating, with a focus on climate-related hazards such as hail, strong winds, and lightning strikes. These events have occurred frequently in the area, with significant economic impacts. The county is also at risk for flooding and tornadoes, although these events have a relatively lower frequency compared to other hazards. The presence of fault lines, water bodies, and mountain peaks in the region can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters, increasing the overall risk profile.

Specifically, Vermilion County's proximity to the Wabash River and the presence of agricultural land make it susceptible to flooding events. The county also has a history of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, with a relatively high frequency of lightning strikes. The flat terrain in the region can amplify the effects of strong winds and hail, leading to property damage and crop loss. These factors contribute to the overall ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
984 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-04-30

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-04-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snowmelt

2018-02-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Hailstorm

2015-09-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2012-07-31

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-02-06

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-01-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-07-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-05-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18