7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Boston, MA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Boston's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 7 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.2 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Northern Massachusetts, United States (2026-02-20) — 2,590,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Boston is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Boston Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Boston
Winter Storm - Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
February 6, 2026 — WATCH
729,000 people exposed; $220,377M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Northern Massachusetts, United States
February 19, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,590,000 people exposed; $792,902M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Cape Cod _ Islands, Massachusetts, United States
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
219,000 people exposed; $44,155M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Cape Cod _ Islands, Massachusetts, United States
February 7, 2026 — ADVISORY
219,000 people exposed; $44,155M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
February 8, 2021 — 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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Earthquake Risk in Boston
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Boston
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Boston
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Boston
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Boston
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Boston
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Boston
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in New York, NY
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 9/10
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