Hazard Score
225 Catastrophes Recorded
Kane County, Illinois
8 Cities with a Population of 546,023, and 170,479 Households
Kane, Illinois, with a population of 516,173, faces relatively moderate natural disaster and climate risks, with a risk rating of 90.04 out of 100. The area is prone to thunderstorm events, with a frequency of 66.39 occurrences annually, resulting in a relatively high risk score of 92.05. Additionally, the region experiences hail events with a frequency of 4.76 occurrences per year, contributing to a risk score of 36.21, categorized as very low risk. The area also faces windstorm events, with an annual frequency of 3.61, resulting in a moderate risk score of 79.19.
Specific climate factors in Kane, Illinois, include a relatively low risk of earthquake events, with a frequency of 9.21 occurrences per year. The region is also at a very low risk for flood events, with an annual frequency of 1.87 occurrences. Additionally, the area faces a low risk of wildfire events, with a frequency of 0.05 occurrences per year. Kane, Illinois is located inland and does not have a coastline, reducing the risk of storm surge and tsunamis.
Geologically, Kane, Illinois is characterized by its flat terrain and lack of significant fault lines, mountain peaks, or major water bodies. However, the region's susceptibility to severe weather events such as thunderstorms and hail can result in property damage and disruption to daily life. While the area does not have a history of major natural disasters, it is essential for residents to stay informed about weather warnings and preparedness measures to mitigate risks and ensure their safety.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
27
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
37
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
177
Hazard Shelters
47
Fire Stations
5
Hospitals
25
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Kane County, located in Illinois, has a population of 546,023 with a population density of 1041.7 people per square mile. The county's population has seen an increase since 2010, with a growth rate of 5.96%. The racial composition of Kane County is predominantly White, accounting for 70.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic (29%), Black (5.4%), and Asian (3.3%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (50.1%) compared to males (49.9%), and the median age is 34.5 years, with females having a slightly higher median age than males.
In terms of household composition, Kane County has 170,479 households with an average size of 2.98 people per household. The county has a relatively high percentage of married households with children (31.6%) compared to married households without children (27.7%) and female-headed households with children (7.4%). Additionally, Kane County has a vacancy rate of 6.4% for housing units, with a majority of households being owner-occupied (76.4%) rather than renter-occupied (23.6%). When compared to other counties in Illinois, Kane County stands out for its relatively high population density, diverse racial composition, and a higher percentage of owner-occupied households.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Tornado
2020-11-10
Tornado
2020-08-10
Hailstorm
2020-06-29
Hailstorm
2020-06-29
Hailstorm
2020-06-29
Hailstorm
2020-04-07
Hailstorm
2019-09-27
Hailstorm
2019-07-14
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Hailstorm
2019-05-16
Hailstorm
2019-05-16
Hailstorm
2019-05-16
Hailstorm
2019-05-16
Hailstorm
2019-05-16
Hailstorm
2018-12-01
Hailstorm
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-08-01
Hailstorm
2018-08-01
Tornado
2018-06-26
Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Hailstorm
2018-05-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Hailstorm
2017-07-23
Hailstorm
2017-07-21
Hailstorm
2017-07-21
Hailstorm
2017-07-11
Hailstorm
2017-06-13
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-02-28
Hailstorm
2016-07-24
Hailstorm
2016-04-25
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-07-17
Hailstorm
2015-06-08
Hailstorm
2014-08-01
Hailstorm
2014-08-01
Hailstorm
2014-06-18
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-05-20
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2013-08-31
Hailstorm
2013-07-20
Hailstorm
2013-06-25
Hailstorm
2013-06-25
Hailstorm
2013-06-12
Hailstorm
2013-06-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2013-04-17
Hailstorm
2013-04-17
Hailstorm
2013-04-17
Hailstorm
2012-11-10
Hailstorm
2012-11-10
Hailstorm
2012-11-10
Hailstorm
2012-11-10
Hailstorm
2012-07-01
Hailstorm
2012-06-28
Hailstorm
2012-05-20
Hailstorm
2012-05-20
Hailstorm
2011-08-20
Hailstorm
2011-06-04
Hailstorm
2011-05-31
Hailstorm
2011-05-31
Hailstorm
2011-05-11
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-03-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-11-22
Tornado
2010-10-26
Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Hailstorm
2010-06-18
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Hailstorm
2009-09-27
Tornado
2009-08-19
Tornado
2009-08-19
Hailstorm
2009-08-19
Hailstorm
2009-06-19
Hailstorm
2009-06-19
Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Hailstorm
2009-04-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-08-04
Hailstorm
2008-08-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-12
Hailstorm
2008-06-08
Hailstorm
2008-06-08
Hailstorm
2008-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-02
Hailstorm
2008-04-25
Hailstorm
2008-04-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Hailstorm
2007-08-23
Hailstorm
2007-08-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-08-08
Hailstorm
2006-10-02
Hailstorm
2006-10-02
Hailstorm
2006-05-29
Hailstorm
2006-05-29
Hailstorm
2006-05-24
Hailstorm
2006-05-24
Hailstorm
2006-05-24
Hailstorm
2006-05-17
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2005-10-02
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Tornado
2004-08-24
Tornado
2004-08-24
Hailstorm
2004-08-24
Hailstorm
2004-07-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-12
Tornado
2004-05-10
Hailstorm
2004-04-17
Hailstorm
2004-03-01
Hailstorm
2004-03-01
Hailstorm
2003-08-01
Hailstorm
2003-08-01
Hailstorm
2003-08-01
Hailstorm
2003-08-01
Hailstorm
2003-07-31
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-17
Hailstorm
2003-07-15
Tornado
2003-05-28
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2001-08-22
Hailstorm
2001-07-22
Hailstorm
2000-05-18
Hailstorm
1999-04-21
Hailstorm
1999-04-10
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Hailstorm
1998-05-12
Hailstorm
1998-05-12
Hailstorm
1997-07-18
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1997-02-21Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-04-12
Hailstorm
1995-07-27
Hailstorm
1994-08-19
Hailstorm
1993-07-18
Tornado
1993-07-02
Hailstorm
1993-06-07
Hailstorm
1993-06-07
Hailstorm
1992-04-15
Hailstorm
1992-04-15
Tornado
1991-05-05
Hailstorm
1991-03-27
Hailstorm
1990-08-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hurricane Gilbert
1988-09-20
Hailstorm
1988-04-22
Hailstorm
1988-04-05
Hailstorm
1987-07-26
Hailstorm
1987-05-11
Hailstorm
1985-06-23
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1985-03-03Hailstorm
1984-08-09
Hailstorm
1984-08-09
Hailstorm
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1984-04-27
Tornado
1982-05-15
Tornado
1980-07-16
Tornado
1980-06-07
Hailstorm
1978-06-17
Hailstorm
1977-05-15
Hailstorm
1975-07-03
Hailstorm
1975-05-26
Tornado
1974-06-20
Hailstorm
1974-06-20
Tornado
1974-06-09
Hailstorm
1972-09-19
Hailstorm
1972-09-17
Hailstorm
1972-09-17
Hailstorm
1970-04-22
Hailstorm
1969-06-04
Tornado
1967-04-21
Tornado
1967-04-21
Tornado
1967-04-21
Tornado
1966-04-19
Tornado
1965-04-11
Hailstorm
1962-07-11
Tornado
1960-08-03
Tornado
1958-08-06
Tornado
1956-08-23
Tornado
1956-08-23
Tornado
1955-04-28
Tornado
1954-05-27