7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $39M from this hazard type
- 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 6.7 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Midwest United States (2025-07-25) — 69,790,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Minneapolis is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Minneapolis Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Minneapolis
Extreme Heat - Minnesota, United States
July 27, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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 - Midwest United States
July 24, 2025 — WARNING
69,790,000 people exposed; $8,667,694M capital exposed
Exterme Heat - Midwest United States
June 18, 2025 — WARNING
54,287,000 people exposed; $6,747,252M 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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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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