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winter-storm 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

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 7
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 3
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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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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