Illinois Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (IL) | HomeRiskMap

Illinois is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Illinois are flooding, tornadoes, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Illinois is coordinated by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Illinois

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Illinois. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Tornadoes tornadoes represents a high risk for homeowners in Illinois. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Illinois. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Illinois. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Extreme Heat Illinois has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Illinois. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Illinois. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Illinois faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Wildfires Illinois faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Illinois faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low