Natural Disaster Risk in Davis Junction
Illinois
Risk Summary for Davis Junction
Davis Junction scores 5.8/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.
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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: Davis Junction, Illinois
Davis Junction is a town of roughly 3,149 residents in Ogle County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences bitterly cold winters and hot, humid summers, with a severe thunderstorm and tornado season each spring shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Davis Junction.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Davis Junction carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and tornado.
Davis Junction's risk score, near the 5.8/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Ogle County, the highest-scoring are hail, cold wave, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Davis Junction's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Davis Junction: Hail preparedness
- Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
- Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
- Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
Local Factors for Davis Junction
These city-level factors differentiate Davis Junction from other communities in Ogle County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
3,149
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 42.1°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.2/10
Coordinates
42.1103° N, 89.0981° W
Ogle 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.