Hurricane Risk in Chicago, IL
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
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- 2 events on record in proximity
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support) (2024-06-28)
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How Chicago Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Chicago
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 2 notable hurricane events near Chicago, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support) (June 2024).
Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support)
June 27, 2024 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Olga
October 24, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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How this data is built
Chicago, IL hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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