5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in Sacramento, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $8M from this hazard type
- 18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (12 events)
- Average annual frequency: 7.0 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States (2026-01-11) — 3,550,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Sacramento Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Sacramento
Heat - Central California, United States
August 31, 2025 — ADVISORY
4,410,000 people exposed; $1,025,788M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - San Francisco Bay Area _ Central Coast, California, United States
January 8, 2026 — WATCH
6,570,000 people exposed; $1,689,571M capital exposed
Heat - Northern and Central California Valleys, United States
August 20, 2025 — ADVISORY
4,680,000 people exposed; $1,092,698M capital exposed
Cold Weather - San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
January 10, 2026 — ADVISORY
3,550,000 people exposed; $880,687M capital exposed
Heat - Central California, United States
August 31, 2025 — ADVISORY
3,010,000 people exposed; $638,788M 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: 7/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Sacramento
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 7/10
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