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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Illinois

Overall State Risk Score: 9/10

Illinois faces extreme winter-storm risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 1 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: December-March

Highest-Risk Cities in Illinois

1
Chicago, IL
Extreme · 10 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Notable Winter Storm Events

Winter Weather - Northern Illinois, United States

January 29, 2026 — ADVISORY

Chicago, IL

2,620,000 people exposed; $387,501M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Central, United States

January 22, 2022 — WARNING

Chicago, IL

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Central, United States

January 24, 2021 — WARNING

Chicago, IL

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in Illinois

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 7/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 1/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 1/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 9/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 1/10
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk
Score: 9/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 1/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 9/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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