Water Risk Profile — ZIP 60502
Flood risk, local cost data, climate factors, and insurance context for your ZIP code.
Flood Risk
Medium
Cost Range
$2,200–$11,500
Avg Response
38 min
NFIP
State participates
Local Climate & Risk Factors
Aurora straddles Kane and DuPage counties west of Chicago along the Fox River. The Fox River is a significant flood corridor — periodic flooding affects lower-elevation river-adjacent properties. Aurora is part of the Chicago metro area's clay soil belt, creating the same foundation seepage and basement infiltration issues common throughout northeast Illinois. The city has significant older industrial and residential stock alongside newer master-planned developments. Winter brings classic Great Lakes lake-effect weather — freeze events and heavy snow loads stress plumbing and roofing systems.
Flood-prone areas: Downtown Aurora and Fox River adjacent areas have highest flood risk. Sugar Grove and North Aurora suburbs are newer with better drainage. Naperville-adjacent east Aurora has premium residential stock.
Water Category Cost Table — Aurora, IL
Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category
| Water Category | $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow | $3.74–$9.21 |
| Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces) | $9.21–$11.15 |
| Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces | $13.1–$16.5 |
Estimates exclude reconstruction (drywall, flooring replacement). National benchmarks: Cat 1 $3.75–$4.25, Cat 2 $4.10–$6.50, Cat 3 $7–$7.50/sq ft — adjusted for Aurora market (4.4–15/sq ft range).