Natural Hazard Risks in Chicago, IL
Population: 2.7M · Illinois
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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
Extreme- •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
Extreme- •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
Extreme- •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
Extreme- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $193M from this hazard type
- •20 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Chicago's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
- •42 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Chicago risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Chicago, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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