Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 60050, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in McHenry, IL (60050) are Inland Flooding, Tornado, and Cold Wave.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

/ It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
/ It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$9,641,330

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 60050

80.4Score

Very High compared to US average

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Tornado

$2,386,888

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 60050

88.0Score

Very High compared to US average

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Cold Wave

$2,354,801

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 60050

91.5Score

Relatively High compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER

Inland Flooding

$9,641,330

Score: 80.4

MAJOR DRIVER

Tornado

$2,386,888

Score: 88.0

MAJOR DRIVER

Cold Wave

$2,354,801

Score: 91.5

Strong Wind

$248,878

Score: 71.6

Earthquake

$202,188

Score: 47.0

Heat Wave

$184,862

Score: 38.8

Hail

$123,944

Score: 65.9

Lightning

$86,204

Score: 53.0

Winter Weather

$30,958

Score: 63.8

Ice Storm

$17,516

Score: 33.3

Drought

$10,975

Score: 79.1

Wildfire

$1,503

Score: 44.8

Hurricane

$212

Score: 14.8

Landslide

$179

Score: 62.6

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 80.4

🌪️High Investment

Tornado Mitigation

Reinforce garage doors and consider a FEMA-approved safe room or storm cellar.

Risk Score: 88.0

🏠Low Investment

Cold Wave Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 91.5

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0 - Dec 2025)
U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

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