7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in New Orleans, LA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates New Orleans's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $15M from this hazard type
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.65 times per year on average
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Southern, United States (2025-01-21) — 17,003,040 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
New Orleans is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How New Orleans Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near New Orleans
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
January 20, 2025 — WARNING
17,003,040 people exposed; $1,884,952M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southern, United States
February 15, 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 New Orleans
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in New Orleans
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in New Orleans
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in New Orleans
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in New Orleans
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in New Orleans
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in New Orleans
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in New Orleans
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in New Orleans
Score: 3/10
Tsunami Risk in New Orleans
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Houston, TX
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Memphis, TN
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
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