7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Seattle, WA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Seattle's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $815K from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 26.9 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Washington Cascades, United States (2026-03-04) — 2,010 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Seattle is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Seattle Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Seattle
Winter Storm - Washington, United States
March 1, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Weather - Washington Cascades, United States
March 3, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,010 people exposed; $807M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northwestern United States
January 26, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northwestern, United States
November 29, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northwestern United States
January 22, 2018 — 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 Seattle
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Seattle
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Seattle
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Seattle
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Seattle
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Seattle
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Seattle
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Seattle
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Seattle
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Seattle
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Portland, OR
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 1/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 1/10
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