9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Memphis, TN
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Memphis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $62M from this hazard type
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.7 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Southern, United States (2025-02-18) — 8,570,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Memphis Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Memphis
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
January 14, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
January 8, 2025 — WARNING
18,500,000 people exposed; $2,045,766M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
February 17, 2025 — WARNING
8,570,000 people exposed; $915,720M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Central, United States
February 23, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Central, United States
February 16, 2021 — 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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Earthquake Risk in Memphis
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Memphis
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Memphis
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in Memphis
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Memphis
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Memphis
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Memphis
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Memphis
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Memphis
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Memphis
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Nashville, TN
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Louisville, KY
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
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