Natural Disaster Risk in DuPage County
Illinois
6.9out of 10
Risk Summary for DuPage County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Cold Wave Strong Wind Tornado
All 18 Hazard Scores
Cold Wave 10.0
Tornado 9.9
Strong Wind 9.9
Lightning 9.7
Earthquake 9.4
Extreme Heat 9.4
Winter Weather 9.0
Ice Storm 7.8
Hail 6.0
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Hurricane 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Wildfire 4.2
Landslide 4.1
Drought 3.3
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
DuPage County 6.9
Illinois avg. 5.8
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in DuPage County
Lombard6.9/10Elmhurst6.9/10Carol Stream6.9/10Bartlett6.9/10Glen Ellyn6.9/10Addison6.9/10Hanover Park6.9/10West Chicago6.9/10Woodridge6.9/10Glendale Heights6.9/10Wheaton6.9/10Villa Park6.9/10Downers Grove6.9/10Willowbrook6.9/10Lisle6.9/10Westmont6.9/10Roselle6.9/10Bloomingdale6.9/10Darien6.9/10Bensenville6.9/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.