5
High
Winter Storm Risk in Austin, TX
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 $7M from this hazard type
- 6 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.63 times per year on average
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Ice Storm - Central Texas, United States (2026-01-24) — 2,550,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Austin is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Austin Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Austin
Ice Storm - Central Texas, United States
January 23, 2026 — WARNING
2,550,000 people exposed; $244,218M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
February 1, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
February 10, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
February 15, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Mexico
December 17, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Austin
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Austin
Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Austin
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Austin
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Antonio, TX
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Houston, TX
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Fort Worth, TX
Score: 7/10
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