7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Miami, FL
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Miami's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $31M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 6.2 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - South Florida, United States (2026-02-03) — 462,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Miami is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Miami Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Miami
Heat - Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida, United States
August 26, 2025 — ADVISORY
4,410,000 people exposed; $654,349M capital exposed
Heat - Southeast Florida, United States
August 19, 2025 — ADVISORY
5,880,000 people exposed; $854,264M capital exposed
Cold Weather - South Florida, United States
February 2, 2026 — ADVISORY
462,000 people exposed; $51,556M 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Miami
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Miami
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Miami
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Miami
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Tampa, FL
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 5/10
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