7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Tampa, FL
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Tampa's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- 9 events on record in proximity
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 3.5 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Southwest and West Central Florida, United States (2026-02-23) — 2,970,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Tampa is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Tampa Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Tampa
Cold Weather - Tampa Bay / West Central Florida, United States
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
829,000 people exposed; $130,485M capital exposed
Cold Weather - Southwest and West Central Florida, United States
February 22, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,970,000 people exposed; $321,389M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Central Florida, United States
June 25, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Southern and Eastern United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
114,000,000 people exposed; $23,632,231M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southern United States
July 24, 2025 — WARNING
66,000,000 people exposed; $7,877,724M 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: 7/10
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Score: 5/10
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