7
Very High
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
- 23 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (11 events)
- Average annual frequency: 21.7 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - North Mississippi and West Tennessee, United States (2026-01-26) — 668,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
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 Cold - North Mississippi and West Tennessee, United States
January 25, 2026 — WARNING
668,000 people exposed; $61,967M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern United States
June 22, 2023 — 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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