Hazard Score
197 Catastrophes Recorded
Macon County, Illinois
9 Cities with a Population of 106,108, and 45,855 Households
Macon County, Illinois, has a relatively low overall risk score of 77.25, indicating a lower susceptibility to natural disasters. The county has a high resilience score of 90.52, suggesting a strong ability to recover from disasters. However, Macon County experiences a moderate risk of hailstorms, with a risk rating of 96.21, indicating a higher vulnerability to this specific hazard. Additionally, the county faces a relatively high risk of severe winds, with a risk rating of 95.29, highlighting the potential impact of strong wind events on the area.
Specific climate factors in Macon County, Illinois, include its location in the Midwestern United States, where tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are common. The county is not located near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks, which reduces the risk of certain natural disasters. Macon County is surrounded by water bodies, such as Lake Decatur and Sangamon River, which can contribute to flooding risks during heavy rainfall events. Historical data shows that Macon County has experienced multiple hailstorms and severe wind events in the past, impacting the area's infrastructure and agriculture.
Overall, Macon County has a relatively low risk of natural disasters, with specific vulnerabilities to hailstorms and severe winds. The county's geographic features, such as water bodies, play a role in increasing the risk of flooding during extreme weather events. While Macon County may not face as high of a risk as other regions, it is essential for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters to minimize their impact on the community.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
60
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
5
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
21
Hazard Shelters
20
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
5
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Macon County, located in Illinois, has a population of 106,108 people with a population density of 181.1 per square mile. The county's demographics show that 82.8% of the population is White, 17% Black, 2.1% Hispanic, and 2.6% Asian. The median age in Macon County is 40.3, with a slightly higher percentage of females (54.5%) than males (45.5%). The average household size is 2.33 people, with 63% of households being occupied by families.
In comparison to other counties in Illinois, Macon County has a lower population density than the state average of 222.6 per square mile. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 71.5%, while the percentage of Black residents is slightly lower than the state average of 14.9%. The median age in Macon County is slightly higher than the state average of 37.9, and the average household size is lower than the state average of 2.61 people. Additionally, Macon County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households compared to the state average of 64.1%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-06-03
Tornado
2020-05-17
Hailstorm
2020-04-28
Hailstorm
2020-03-28
Tornado
2019-08-21
Tornado
2019-05-29
Hailstorm
2019-05-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Tornado
2018-12-01
Tornado
2018-12-01
Tornado
2018-12-01
Hailstorm
2018-12-01
Hailstorm
2017-09-04
Hailstorm
2017-09-04
Hailstorm
2017-09-04
Tornado
2017-05-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-29
Hailstorm
2017-04-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2016-03-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Hailstorm
2015-07-13
Tornado
2015-07-11
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Tornado
2014-10-13
Tornado
2014-10-13
Hailstorm
2014-08-26
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2013-06-25
Hailstorm
2013-06-25
Hailstorm
2013-06-24
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Tornado
2013-05-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2011-11-14
Hailstorm
2011-07-26
Hailstorm
2011-06-04
Tornado
2011-05-25
Tornado
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-06-21
Hailstorm
2010-06-12
Hailstorm
2010-06-02
Hailstorm
2010-05-03
Hailstorm
2010-04-07
Hailstorm
2010-04-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Hurricane Gustav
2008-09-05
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-03
Hailstorm
2008-05-30
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Hailstorm
2007-10-18
Hailstorm
2007-10-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-04-26
Hailstorm
2007-04-03
Hailstorm
2007-04-03
Tornado
2007-03-01
Hailstorm
2007-03-01
Tornado
2006-07-26
Tornado
2006-07-26
Hailstorm
2006-07-26
Tornado
2006-07-12
Hailstorm
2006-06-26
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Tornado
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-14
Tornado
2006-04-02
Tornado
2006-04-02
Tornado
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Tornado
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Tornado
2005-04-22
Tornado
2005-04-22
Hailstorm
2005-04-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-07-13
Hailstorm
2004-05-25
Hailstorm
2003-08-02
Hailstorm
2003-06-29
Tornado
2003-06-11
Hailstorm
2003-05-28
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-04
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Hailstorm
2002-05-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-19
Tornado
2001-10-24
Hailstorm
2001-10-24
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-04-05
Hailstorm
2001-04-05
Hailstorm
2000-08-17
Tornado
2000-05-12
Hailstorm
2000-05-12
Hailstorm
2000-05-12
Tornado
2000-04-20
Tornado
2000-04-20
Hailstorm
2000-04-16
Hailstorm
1999-08-12
Hailstorm
1999-06-08
Hailstorm
1999-06-08
Tornado
1999-06-04
Tornado
1999-06-04
Tornado
1999-06-04
Hailstorm
1999-06-04
Hailstorm
1999-04-20
Hailstorm
1999-04-10
Hailstorm
1999-04-10
Hailstorm
1999-04-03
Hailstorm
1998-05-24
Hailstorm
1998-05-12
Tornado
1998-04-30
Hailstorm
1998-04-07
Hailstorm
1997-06-25
Tornado
1997-04-30
Hailstorm
1997-03-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-05-03
Tornado
1996-04-19
Tornado
1996-04-18
Hailstorm
1996-04-18
Hailstorm
1996-04-18
Hailstorm
1995-08-09
Tornado
1995-05-27
Hailstorm
1994-08-08
Hailstorm
1994-04-26
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1992-07-09
Hailstorm
1992-07-09
Hailstorm
1992-06-17
Hailstorm
1992-06-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-06-20Hailstorm
1986-07-31
Hailstorm
1986-07-10
Tornado
1986-05-16
Hailstorm
1986-05-16
Hailstorm
1986-05-16
Tornado
1984-11-11
Tornado
1984-11-01
Hailstorm
1982-09-17
Hailstorm
1981-04-10
Tornado
1980-09-16
Hailstorm
1979-07-31
Tornado
1978-05-12
Tornado
1976-03-20
Tornado
1975-11-30
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-08-10
Tornado
1974-06-08
Hailstorm
1974-05-30
Tornado
1974-04-03
Hailstorm
1973-05-27
Tornado
1964-04-02
Tornado
1963-06-10
Hailstorm
1963-06-10
Tornado
1963-04-22
Hailstorm
1963-04-22
Hurricane Carla
1961-09-18
Hailstorm
1961-05-06
Hailstorm
1960-06-23
Hailstorm
1960-06-22
Tornado
1960-05-06
Hailstorm
1959-09-28
Tornado
1956-04-29