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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Memphis, TN

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $49M from this hazard type
  • 6 events on record in proximity
  • 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 21.7 events per year

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Excessive Heat - Eastern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, Western Tennessee, Unit (2025-08-19) — 1,830,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Memphis is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Memphis Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Memphis

Excessive Heat - Eastern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, Western Tennessee, Unit

August 18, 2025 WATCH

1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed

Excessive Heat - East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, West Tennessee, United States

August 17, 2025 WARNING

1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed

Excessive Heat - East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, West Tennessee, United States

August 17, 2025 WARNING

1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Southern United States

June 22, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Heat - Northern Mississippi, United States

August 15, 2025 ADVISORY

2,750,000 people exposed; $313,789M 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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