Low Risk Illinois  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Rock Island County IL

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
143
Area
428
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Rock Island County IL in Illinois faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 428 square mile area. Rock Island and Moline serve this Quad Cities county on the Mississippi River. Rock Island serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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.

// 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 Mississippi River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (309) 786-4451
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Rock Island County IL
State Illinois (IL)
Population 143
Area 428 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Moline IL

// 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.

Quad Cities Nuclear Station IL
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Cordova, IL  ·  Constellation Energy  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High
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Tyson Foods Joslin IL Beef Plant
Food Processing  ·  Joslin, IL  ·  Tyson Foods Inc.  ·  5-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.