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Extreme Heat Risk in Chicago, IL
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $193M from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.9 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - Central Cook County, Illinois, United States (2026-01-23) — 3,260,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
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Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Chicago Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Chicago
Extreme Cold - Central Cook County, Illinois, United States
January 22, 2026 — WARNING
3,260,000 people exposed; $503,525M capital exposed
Heat - Central Illinois, United States
August 15, 2025 — ADVISORY
1,650,000 people exposed; $215,093M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Midwest United States
July 24, 2025 — WARNING
69,790,000 people exposed; $8,667,694M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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