7
Very High
High Wind Risk in Illinois
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
Illinois faces very high high-wind risk. 33 of 102 counties (32%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in Illinois
Notable High Wind Events
Gale - Chicago Lake Michigan shoreline, United States
February 17, 2026 — WARNING
Chicago, IL
597 people exposed; $25,306M capital exposed
Gale - Chicago-area Lake Michigan shoreline, IL _ IN, United States
January 8, 2026 — WARNING
Chicago, IL
601 people exposed; $27,617M capital exposed
Gale - Chicago area, United States
December 9, 2025 — WATCH
Chicago, IL
601 people exposed; $27,617M capital exposed
Other Hazards in Illinois
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