Environmental Risk & Terrain Data
Identify Environmental Risks and Terrain Traits at a Glance
From floodplain planning to wildfire risk modeling, AGS Environmental Data gives users the insight needed to evaluate geographic exposure, understand climate trends, and make better location-based decisions.
This comprehensive dataset includes modeled risks for severe weather, terrain data for site planning, and climate indicators for long-term development.
It’s designed for businesses and agencies that need to understand how natural factors affect people, property, and opportunities.
What’s Included
- Weather risk indexes such as tornado, hurricane, hail, and storm surge
- Seismic risk data for earthquake and tsunami exposure
- Wildfire hazard potential modeled by the U.S. Forest Service
- Sea level rise exposure based on proximity to elevation thresholds
- Air quality indicators, including ozone and fine particulate matter
- Climate variables like average temperature, snowfall, and precipitation
- Terrain metrics such as elevation, slope, ruggedness, and plant hardiness zones
- Solar irradiance values for direct, diffuse, and global radiation
- Climate zone classifications using the Köppen-Geiger system
Built for Industry
Insurance
Identify geographic exposure to environmental risk across multiple hazard types and geographies.
Retail & Merchandising
Align stocking, inventory, or facility decisions with local seasonality, air quality trends, and long-term climate variables.
Real Estate
Assess terrain complexity, slope, and environmental exposure for housing, commercial, or infrastructure development.
Energy & Renewables
Use solar irradiance, wind potential, and topography to guide utility-scale or distributed renewable energy project siting.
Government
Evaluate climate variability, weather risk, and terrain data to support long-term planning, resilience, and zoning decisions.
Healthcare
Track air quality, environmental stressors, and climate indicators to anticipate and address health-related geographic disparities.
Delivery Formats
- Available via Snapshot API or flat file
- Indexed or raw values by block group or tract
- Compatible with all standard AGS datasets
- Delivered with full metadata and documentation
Methodology
Environmental indices are compiled using trusted government sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey, FEMA, NOAA, EPA, and the U.S. Forest Service.
Spatial modeling techniques—including distance decay, elevation modeling, and raster interpolation—help AGS translate raw observations into usable indices.
Weather and natural hazard risks are presented as normalized indices (typically on a 100-point scale) and are designed to compare local conditions to national averages.
Documentation & Support
AGS provides in-depth documentation, clear definitions, and client support to ensure every environmental attribute is understandable and actionable. Whether you’re modeling risk or siting a new facility, our team is here to help.