Winnebago County in northern Illinois anchored by Rockford is a major manufacturing center. The Rock River flows through Rockford creating significant flooding risk — the river has flooded repeatedly causing major damage. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor and has experienced tornado events. Collins Aerospace and other major manufacturers make Winnebago County an important regional industrial hub for northern Illinois. Rockford serves as the regional emergency coordination hub for northern Illinois.
// 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 | 2018 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (779) 348-7070 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 US-20 IL-2 IL-173 |
// County Profile
| County | Winnebago County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 285 |
| Area | 513 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Illinois Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.