What is Risk Factor?
Risk Factor, from First Street, gives every US property a score for flood, wildfire, heat, wind and air quality risk today and over the next 30 years, based on climate models.
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Risk Factor
Flood, fire, heat and wind risk for any US property
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Sign-up
- Optional
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Risk scores by address
- Flood, fire, heat, wind and air
- 30-year outlook
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- First Street climate models
- Made by
- First Street (company)
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Account
- Free to view, account for extras
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Risk Factor
- Read how the score is calculated; models differ from official FEMA maps.
Who it is for
Risk Factor is especially useful for home buyers.
Questions about Risk Factor
Is Risk Factor free?
You can use the basic map for free. Some features need a paid plan.
Do I need an account to use Risk Factor?
No account is needed to view the map. Signing in unlocks extra features such as saving, alerts or more detail.
How often is Risk Factor updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Risk Factor get its data?
First Street climate models.
Can I use Risk Factor on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Risk Factor?
Similar maps include Coastal Risk Screening Tool, FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Regrid and ZoLa (NYC Zoning & Land Use). See the full list of Risk Factor alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Risk Factor. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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