7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Illinois
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
Illinois faces very high winter-storm risk. 15 of 102 counties (15%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: December-March
Highest-Risk Cities in Illinois
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
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