DisasterAWARE
Explore Hazard Data
7
Very High

extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Milwaukee, WI

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 0

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Milwaukee's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
  • Average annual frequency: 3.1 events per year
  • History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: No significant events on record

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
8
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Milwaukee is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Milwaukee Compares

Loading chart...

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

Monitor Extreme Heat Risk in Real Time

Get real-time extreme heat alerts for Milwaukee, WI and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.

Learn More About DisasterAWARE