Hazard Score
265 Catastrophes Recorded
Iroquois County, Illinois
12 Cities with a Population of 28,054, and 11,956 Households
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 risk assessment for the area, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts.
While Vermilion County may have a relatively low risk rating overall, the frequency of certain hazards such as lightning strikes and hail events warrant attention. The county's vulnerability to these climate-related hazards can have significant impacts on the local population and economy. By understanding these specific risks and taking proactive measures to address them, Vermilion can improve its resilience to natural disasters and reduce the potential for future damages.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
55
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
9
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
48
Hazard Shelters
27
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
17
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Iroquois County, located in Illinois, has a population of 28,054 with a population density of 25.1 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White with 28,155 individuals, making up 99.2% of the total population. The county has a relatively small Black population of 233 individuals, accounting for 0.8% of the population. The Hispanic population is 1,584 people, representing 5.6% of the total population. In terms of age distribution, the median age in Iroquois County is 43.3 years, with males having a median age of 41.7 and females 44.7. The county has a total of 11,956 households with an average size of 2.45 people per household. Families make up 8,175 of the households, with an average family size of 2.95.
Compared to other counties in Illinois, Iroquois County has a lower population density of 25.1 people per square mile, which is below the state average. The county has a higher proportion of White residents at 99.2% compared to the state average. However, the Black population in Iroquois County is relatively small at 0.8%, lower than the state average. The Hispanic population in Iroquois County is 5.6%, which is slightly below the state average. Additionally, the median age in the county is 43.3 years, which is slightly higher than the state median age. The average household size in Iroquois County is 2.45, which is slightly lower than the state average, indicating smaller household sizes in the county.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Middlefork Sfwa Rx
2021-12-08
Hailstorm
2020-04-08
Hurricane Olga
2019-10-27
Hailstorm
2019-08-18
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2019-08-18
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2019-08-18
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2019-06-30
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2019-06-30
Hailstorm
2019-06-29
Tornado
2019-05-28
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2019-05-28
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2019-05-26
Tornado
2019-05-23
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Hailstorm
2018-08-10
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2018-08-06
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2018-08-06
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2018-08-02
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2018-06-10
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2018-05-31
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-04-03Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Hailstorm
2017-11-18
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2017-06-14
Tornado
2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-26
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2017-04-29
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2017-04-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-10
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2017-04-10
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2017-04-10
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2017-04-10
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2017-04-10
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2017-03-20
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2017-03-20
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2017-03-07
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2016-09-09
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2016-09-09
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2016-06-20
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2016-05-11
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2016-03-15
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2016-03-15
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2015-09-18
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2015-09-18
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2015-09-04
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2015-09-04
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2015-06-12
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2015-06-07
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2015-05-10
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2015-04-08
Illinois Beach
2015-04-06
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2014-07-14
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
Tornado
2013-11-17
Tornado
2013-05-31
Hailstorm
2013-05-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2013-04-17
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-07
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2012-07-31
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2012-07-31
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2012-07-31
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2012-07-31
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2012-06-29
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2012-06-29
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2012-06-29
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2012-05-29
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
Tornado
2012-05-01
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2012-05-01
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2012-05-01
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2012-04-01
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2012-03-23
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2012-03-23
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2012-03-23
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2012-03-23
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2011-11-14
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2011-11-14
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2011-08-24
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2011-08-24
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2011-08-24
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2011-07-02
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2011-06-04
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2011-05-28
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-07
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2011-05-07
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2011-05-07
Tornado
2011-04-19
Tornado
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-08-04
Tornado
2010-07-21
Tornado
2010-06-21
Tornado
2010-06-21
Hailstorm
2010-06-21
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2010-06-18
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2010-06-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Tornado
2009-08-19
Hailstorm
2009-08-19
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2009-08-04
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2009-08-04
Tornado
2009-06-19
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2009-06-19
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2009-06-19
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2009-06-01
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2009-06-01
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2009-06-01
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2009-06-01
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2009-05-15
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2009-05-15
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2009-05-15
Tornado
2009-05-13
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2009-04-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hurricane Ike
2008-09-15
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Hailstorm
2008-07-20
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Hailstorm
2007-08-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-04-11
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2007-04-11
Tornado
2006-07-26
Tornado
2006-07-26
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2006-06-28
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2006-06-22
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2006-06-22
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2006-06-19
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2006-05-29
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2006-04-19
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2006-04-14
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2005-08-11
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2005-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-07-21
Tornado
2004-06-10
Hailstorm
2004-05-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Hailstorm
2003-07-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-05-30
Tornado
2003-05-28
Tornado
2003-05-14
Tornado
2003-05-14
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2003-04-04
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2003-04-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-12
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2002-04-12
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2001-08-18
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2001-07-23
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2001-04-06
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-12
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2000-05-12
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2000-05-09
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2000-03-08
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1999-06-11
Tornado
1998-12-06
Hailstorm
1998-08-24
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Tornado
1998-05-19
Hailstorm
1998-05-19
Hailstorm
1998-05-19
Tornado
1998-04-07
Hailstorm
1998-04-07
Hailstorm
1996-05-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-05-05
Tornado
1996-04-19
Hailstorm
1995-06-26
Hailstorm
1995-04-10
Tornado
1994-08-08
Tornado
1994-08-08
Tornado
1994-08-08
Hailstorm
1994-04-26
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1994-03-23
Hailstorm
1994-03-23
Tornado
1993-06-08
Tornado
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1991-05-17
Tornado
1991-03-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1988-05-08
Tornado
1987-06-13
Tornado
1987-06-01
Tornado
1987-06-01
Hailstorm
1987-06-01
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1986-05-07
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1985-07-02
Tornado
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1983-05-01
Tornado
1982-04-02
Tornado
1981-07-04
Hailstorm
1979-06-20
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1978-07-26
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1977-09-30
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1977-09-30
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1977-08-11
Tornado
1975-11-10
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1975-06-13
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1974-08-13
Tornado
1974-04-03
Hailstorm
1974-04-03
Tornado
1973-08-14
Tornado
1973-08-14
Tornado
1973-08-12
Tornado
1969-07-24
Tornado
1969-05-10
Tornado
1965-11-12
Hailstorm
1965-04-11
Tornado
1961-07-21
Tornado
1961-07-21
Tornado
1958-08-15
Tornado
1958-07-10
Tornado
1957-12-18
Tornado
1955-11-15