9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Philadelphia's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $57M from this hazard type
- 10 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Occurs roughly 0.79 times per year on average
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Eastern Pennsylvania, United States (2026-02-22) — 5,400,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Philadelphia Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Philadelphia
Winter Storm - Eastern Pennsylvania, United States
February 21, 2026 — WATCH
5,400,000 people exposed; $1,083,855M capital exposed
Snow Squall - Southern New Jersey, United States
February 6, 2026 — WARNING
830,000 people exposed; $198,107M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northeastern , United States
December 4, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
January 18, 2025 — WARNING
25,800,055 people exposed; $6,332,238M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
January 4, 2025 — WARNING
14,500,000 people exposed; $3,305,094M 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: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in New York, NY
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
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