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Climate's impact on Chicago housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Chicago.
Flood Factor - Minor
36% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Chicago has a minor risk of flooding. 1,582 properties in Chicago are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 36% of all properties in Chicago. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Chicago has a minor risk of wildfire. There are properties in Chicago that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents <1% of all properties in Chicago.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Chicago has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Chicago is most at risk from hurricanes. 12,073 properties in Chicago have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.