Natural Disasters in Lebanon, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 98.1 |
| Earthquake | 98.0 |
| Hail | 97.6 |
| Cold Wave | 96.4 |
| Tornado | 95.5 |
| Lightning | 93.7 |
| Ice Storm | 91.0 |
| Winter Weather | 87.2 |
| Landslide | 84.3 |
| Drought | 61.4 |
| Strong Wind | 54.0 |
| Hurricane | 34.9 |
| Wildfire | 15.1 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Flood
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 7, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1983 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,465
Total Claims Paid
$7,793,920
Avg Claim Payout
$5,320
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,844,301
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
149
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | Biological | 22 | $6,302,606 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 75 | $1,663,966 |
| DR-4461 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $1,317,242 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $533,111 |
| DR-3230 | Hurricane | 2 | $21,877 |
| DR-4116 | Flood | 2 | $5,500 |
Lebanon has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,465 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,844,301 in public assistance recovery funding.