9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Houston's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $118M from this hazard type
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.48 times per year on average
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Coastal and inland Southeast Texas, United States (2026-01-25) — 688,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
How Houston Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Houston
Winter Weather - Coastal and inland Southeast Texas, United States
January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY
688,000 people exposed; $63,928M 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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Score: 5/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
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Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Houston
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Austin, TX
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Antonio, TX
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Dallas, TX
Score: 9/10
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