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Winter Storm Risk in Oakland, CA
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.69 times per year on average
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Northern/Western Sierra Nevada and nearby foothills, United States (2026-02-16) — 494,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Oakland is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Oakland Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Oakland
Winter Weather - Northern Sierra Nevada, California, United States
February 9, 2026 — ADVISORY
48,000 people exposed; $5,774M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
February 28, 2024 — WARNING
1,430,000 people exposed; $197,059M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northern/Western Sierra Nevada and nearby foothills, United States
February 15, 2026 — WARNING
494,000 people exposed; $67,765M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
February 5, 2025 — WARNING
311,000 people exposed; $47,581M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
February 1, 2025 — WARNING
232,000 people exposed; $35,539M capital exposed
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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Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Hurricane Risk in Oakland
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Oakland
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Oakland
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 1/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 1/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 1/10
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