7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Fort Worth, TX
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Fort Worth's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $50M from this hazard type
- 22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- 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
Fort Worth is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Fort Worth Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Fort Worth
Heat - Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, United States
August 15, 2025 — ADVISORY
9,500,000 people exposed; $1,066,871M capital exposed
Heat - North Central and Northeast Texas, United States
August 14, 2025 — ADVISORY
7,890,000 people exposed; $908,727M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Texas and Oklahoma, United States
August 25, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Texas and Oklahoma, United States
August 5, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Central Texas, United States
August 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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