5
High
Winter Storm Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $142K from this hazard type
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 6.6 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, United States (2026-02-16) — 15,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Los Angeles is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Los Angeles Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Los Angeles
Winter Storm - Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, United States
February 15, 2026 — WARNING
15,300 people exposed; $12,908M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
March 27, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Western, United States
December 7, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Western, United States
December 27, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Western, United States
February 8, 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: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Los Angeles
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Extreme Heat Risk in Los Angeles
Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Diego, CA
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Fresno, CA
Score: 1/10
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