Natural Hazard Risks in Chicago, IL
Population: 2.7M · Illinois
Chicago faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Chicago, IL.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $1,097M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $345M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $700M from this hazard type
- •18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •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
High Wind Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 9
- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
- •27 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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