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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Tucson, AZ

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 4

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $200K from this hazard type
  • 2 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
  • Average annual frequency: 1.8 events per year

Peak season: December-March

Last significant event: Winter Weather - Southeast Arizona mountains, United States (2026-01-24) — 169 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 2
6
Columbus, OH
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Tucson is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.

How Tucson Compares

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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Tucson

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 2 notable winter storm events near Tucson, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States (April 2024) — 5,670 people exposed; $521M capital exposed.

Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States

April 1, 2024 — WARNING

5,670 people exposed; $521M capital exposed

Winter Weather - Southeast Arizona mountains, United States

January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY

169 people exposed; $239M 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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How this data is built

Tucson, AZ winter storm risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live winter storm monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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