7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Milwaukee's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
- 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Average annual frequency: 3.1 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - East-central _ Southeast Wisconsin, United States (2026-01-23) — 3,360,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Milwaukee is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Milwaukee Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Milwaukee
Extreme Cold - East-central _ Southeast Wisconsin, United States
January 22, 2026 — WATCH
3,360,000 people exposed; $460,957M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - East and southeast Wisconsin, United States
January 22, 2026 — WARNING
3,360,000 people exposed; $460,957M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - Eastern Wisconsin, United States
January 22, 2026 — WARNING
3,360,000 people exposed; $460,957M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M 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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