Winter Storm Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
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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 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
- 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
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How Houston Compares
Notable Winter Storm Events Near Houston
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable winter storm event near Houston, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Weather - Coastal and inland Southeast Texas, United States (January 2026) — 688,000 people exposed; $63,928M capital exposed.
Winter Weather - Coastal and inland Southeast Texas, United States
January 25, 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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How this data is built
Houston, TX 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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