9
Extreme
Tornado 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 $345M from this hazard type
- 72 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.0 events per year
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US (2024-02-27) — 10,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
1
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Chicago Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Chicago
Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US
June 25, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US
April 29, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US
February 26, 2024 — WATCH
10,100,000 people exposed; $1,371,301M capital exposed
Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US
May 26, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Chicago, IL WFO Region, US
March 31, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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