DisasterAWARE
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Very High

extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in El Paso, TX

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates El Paso's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
  • 48 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Active in the last 12 months (20 events)
  • Average annual frequency: 7.3 events per year

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Heat - Southwest New Mexico and Far West Texas, United States (2026-07-29) — 1,160,001 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
El Paso is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How El Paso Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near El Paso

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable extreme heat events near El Paso, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Heat - Southwest New Mexico and Far West Texas, United States (July 2026) — 1,160,001 people exposed; $144,922M capital exposed.

Heat - Southwest New Mexico and Far West Texas, United States

July 28, 2026 ADVISORY

1,160,001 people exposed; $144,922M capital exposed

Heat - El Paso metro and southern Dona Ana/Luna region, United States

June 21, 2026 ADVISORY

1,150,001 people exposed; $143,715M capital exposed

Heat - Far West Texas, United States

July 26, 2026 ADVISORY

899,000 people exposed; $116,553M capital exposed

Heat - El Paso region, West Texas, United States

June 20, 2026 ADVISORY

899,000 people exposed; $116,553M capital exposed

Heat - El Paso area, Texas, United States

June 9, 2026 ADVISORY

714,000 people exposed; $82,860M capital exposed

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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How this data is built

El Paso, TX extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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