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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Fresno, CA

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • 8 events on record in proximity
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 11.1 events per year

Peak season: December-March

Last significant event: Winter Storm - Sierra Nevada, California, United States (2026-04-11) — 1,460 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

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New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
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Columbus, OH
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Fresno is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.

How Fresno Compares

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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Fresno

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable winter storm events near Fresno, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Western, United States (February 2024) — 1,430,000 people exposed; $197,059M capital exposed.

Winter Storm - Western, United States

February 28, 2024 — WARNING

1,430,000 people exposed; $197,059M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Western, United States

March 28, 2024 — WARNING

233,000 people exposed; $30,506M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Eastern California, United States

January 30, 2025 — WARNING

12,000 people exposed; $1,397M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Sierra Nevada, California, United States

April 10, 2026 — WARNING

1,460 people exposed; $275M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Sierra Nevada, California, United States

February 9, 2026 — WARNING

870 people exposed; $214M capital exposed

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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How this data is built

Fresno, CA winter storm risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live winter storm monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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