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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Dallas, TX

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Dallas's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $288M from this hazard type
  • 4 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 19.1 events per year

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Heat - Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, United States (2025-08-16) — 9,500,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10

How Dallas Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Dallas

Heat - North Central and Northeast Texas, United States

August 14, 2025 ADVISORY

7,890,000 people exposed; $908,727M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Northeast Texas, United States

July 7, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Heat - Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, United States

August 15, 2025 ADVISORY

9,500,000 people exposed; $1,066,871M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Southern United States

July 12, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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