Kane County west of Chicago along the Fox River faces moderate tornado and flooding risk. The Fox River has repeatedly flooded communities in Elgin Aurora and other Kane County cities. The county is part of Chicago's outer suburban ring with significant manufacturing and logistics facilities. Aurora Illinois the county seat is one of the largest cities in Illinois and a regional hub for western Chicago suburban emergency coordination.
// 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 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Fox River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (630) 208-3801 |
| Emergency Shelters | 15 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-88 US-30 IL-31 IL-25 |
// County Profile
| County | Kane County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 533 |
| Area | 520 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Illinois Counties
Cook County IL
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
Will County IL
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
St. Clair County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Madison County IL
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Franklin County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Mercer County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low