Madison County in southwestern Illinois at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers faces moderate tornado risk and serious river flooding. The great rivers have repeatedly flooded low-lying areas of the county. The county hosts major oil refineries petrochemical and industrial facilities along the rivers creating significant industrial hazmat emergency considerations. The nearby Metro East region is part of the St. Louis metropolitan 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Industrial Hazmat |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Mississippi Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (618) 296-4444 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-270 IL-143 IL-111 US-67 |
// County Profile
| County | Madison County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 265 |
| Area | 725 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// 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
Franklin County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Mercer County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Montgomery County IL
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low