Right now, there isn’t a single global “storm level” everyone is in—storm risk depends heavily on where you are and what type of storm you mean (winter storm, thunderstorm, tropical system, etc.).

What “level storm” usually means

Weather services often rate severe‑weather risk on a 1–5 scale , where:

  • Level 1 (Marginal) – Isolated severe storms possible.
  • Level 2 (Slight) – Scattered severe storms, including damaging wind or a few tornadoes.
  • Level 3 (Enhanced) – More numerous or stronger severe storms.
  • Level 4 (Moderate) – Widespread severe weather, including strong tornadoes or very damaging winds.
  • Level 5 (High) – Major, potentially destructive outbreak.

On January 25, 2026 , parts of south Alabama and northwest Florida , for example, are under a Level 2 (Slight) severe‑weather risk due to a line of strong to severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes and damaging wind gusts.

Winter‑storm context

Meanwhile, a major winter storm is affecting large parts of the central and eastern U.S., with winter storm warnings, ice‑storm warnings, and states of emergency in many areas.

  • This system is being treated as a high‑impact, multi‑state event , even though it’s not labeled with a 1–5 “storm level” in the same way thunderstorms are.

How to check your storm level

To know exactly what level storm “you” are in , you’ll want to:

  • Plug your city or ZIP code into your local National Weather Service (NWS) forecast page or a trusted weather app.
  • Look for:
    • “Severe thunderstorm risk” (Level 1–5) if you’re in a thunderstorm‑prone area.
* “Winter storm warning / ice‑storm warning / blizzard warning” if you’re in a cold‑weather zone.

If you tell me your city or region , I can narrow it down and translate the official “level” into plain‑language risk for you.