9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $102M from this hazard type
- 7 events on record in proximity
- Average annual frequency: 8.9 events per year
- Significant winter storm and ice storm exposure
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States (2024-03-22) — 848,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Minneapolis is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Minneapolis Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Minneapolis
Winter Storm - Minnesota/Wisconsin, United States
December 27, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
March 4, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
January 1, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
March 21, 2024 — WARNING
848,000 people exposed; $115,860M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
March 14, 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Omaha, NE
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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