Natural Disaster Risk in Bone Gap
Illinois
Risk Summary for Bone Gap
Bone Gap scores 4.8/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Bone Gap, Illinois
Bone Gap, in Edwards County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings bitterly cold winters and hot, humid summers, and in particular a severe thunderstorm and tornado season each spring. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Bone Gap residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Bone Gap carries an overall risk score of 4.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and heat.
Within Illinois, Bone Gap's risk is, slightly below the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Edwards County identifies drought as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Bone Gap residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for drought is recommended.
What this means for Bone Gap: Drought preparedness
- Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
- Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.
Local Factors for Bone Gap
These city-level factors differentiate Bone Gap from other communities in Edwards County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
350
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 38.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 1.3/10
Coordinates
38.4571° N, 87.9870° W
Edwards County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.