7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in El Paso, TX
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates El Paso's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
- 37 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (9 events)
- Average annual frequency: 7.3 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Mexico (2025-06-02) — 125,455,700 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
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
Extreme Heat - Southwestern and Texas United States
September 5, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Mexico
June 1, 2025 — WARNING
125,455,700 people exposed; $4,519,539M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Mexico
May 12, 2024 — WARNING
122,082,608 people exposed; $4,402,083M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Mexico
February 24, 2025 — WARNING
120,522,000 people exposed; $4,390,511M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Mexico
March 12, 2024 — WARNING
120,029,127 people exposed; $4,388,066M 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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