9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Washington, DC
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Washington's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $946K from this hazard type
- 11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 10.1 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Washington, D.C. metro, United States (2026-02-22) — 4,740,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Washington Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Washington
Winter Weather - Washington, D.C. metro, United States
February 21, 2026 — ADVISORY
4,740,000 people exposed; $1,572,473M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northeastern, United States
January 4, 2025 — WARNING
14,500,000 people exposed; $3,305,094M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southern Maryland and Central/Northern Virginia, United States
January 24, 2026 — WARNING
785,000 people exposed; $98,903M capital exposed
Winter Storms - Mid Atlantic, United States
November 13, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
January 4, 2025 — WARNING
11,600,000 people exposed; $2,726,958M 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Washington
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Washington
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Washington
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Washington
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Washington
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Washington
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Washington
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Washington
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Washington
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Washington
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Score: 3/10
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