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Extreme Heat Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Houston's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $80M from this hazard type
- 22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Average annual frequency: 14.9 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - United States (2025-01-17) — 158,777,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
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Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Houston Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Houston
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 - Southwestern and Texas United States
September 5, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Southern and Central Texas, United States
June 18, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M 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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Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Houston
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Houston
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Austin, TX
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Antonio, TX
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Dallas, TX
Score: 9/10
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