9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Milwaukee's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $177M from this hazard type
- 9 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 4.9 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Southeastern Wisconsin, United States (2026-01-25) — 372,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Milwaukee is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Milwaukee Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Milwaukee
Winter Weather - Southeastern Wisconsin, United States
January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY
372,000 people exposed; $43,866M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Wisconsin and Michigan, United States
April 2, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
February 14, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
January 25, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
December 31, 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 Milwaukee
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Score: 9/10
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