Winter Storm Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $142K from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 6.6 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Santa Barbara and Ventura mountains and I-5 Corridor, California, United States (2026-02-20) — 1,470 people exposed
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How Los Angeles Compares
Notable Winter Storm Events Near Los Angeles
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable winter storm events near Los Angeles, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, United States (February 2026) — 15,300 people exposed; $12,908M capital exposed.
Winter Storm - Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, United States
February 15, 2026 — WARNING
15,300 people exposed; $12,908M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Santa Barbara and Ventura mountains and I-5 Corridor, California, United States
February 19, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,470 people exposed; $437M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
December 7, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Western, United States
March 27, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Western, United States
December 27, 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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How this data is built
Los Angeles, 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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