Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 61102

Rockford, Illinois

7.3out of 10

High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 61102

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

Tornado

9.8

Strong Wind

9.8

Cold Wave

9.8

Hail

9.7

Lightning

9.1

Ice Storm

8.8

Extreme Heat

8.7

Winter Weather

8.7

Earthquake

8.2

Drought

6.3

Landslide

5.7

Tsunami

5.4

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Coastal Flooding

4.9

Hurricane

4.7

Avalanche

4.5

Wildfire

4.1

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

ZIP 61102

7.3

Illinois avg.

5.8

US national avg.

4.5

Live Conditions

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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.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago8.0/10 Cicero8.0/10 Waukegan7.3/10 Berwyn8.0/10 Round Lake7.3/10 Des Plaines8.0/10 Aurora6.9/10 Oak Lawn8.0/10

Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.