9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in El Paso, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates El Paso's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.4 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Mexico (2026-01-08) — 2,378,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How El Paso Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near El Paso
Winter Storm - Mexico
January 7, 2026 — WARNING
2,378,000 people exposed; $84,350M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Mexico
December 17, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States
February 11, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States
October 24, 2020 — 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: 5/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in El Paso
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in El Paso
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in El Paso
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in El Paso
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in El Paso
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in El Paso
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Tucson, AZ
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Mesa, AZ
Score: 3/10
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