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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Mesa, AZ

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 4

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Key Risk Factors

  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.57 times per year on average

Peak season: December-March

Last significant event: Winter Weather - Southeast Arizona mountains, United States (2026-01-24) — 169 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
6
Columbus, OH
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Mesa is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.

How Mesa Compares

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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Mesa

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable winter storm events near Mesa, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Weather - Southeast Arizona mountains, United States (January 2026) — 169 people exposed; $239M capital exposed.

Winter Weather - Southeast Arizona mountains, United States

January 23, 2026 — ADVISORY

169 people exposed; $239M capital exposed

Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States

December 25, 2021 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States

February 11, 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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How this data is built

Mesa, AZ 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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