Carroll County IL in Illinois faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 444 square mile area. Mount Carroll serves this northwest Illinois county near the Mississippi River. Carroll serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub for this area.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (815) 244-0230 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Carroll County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 15 |
| Area | 444 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
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Cook County IL
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
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Tornado / Severe Storm
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St. Clair County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
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Madison County IL
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
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Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
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