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high-wind High Wind Risk in Arlington, TX

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 4 events on record in proximity
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 4.2 events per year

Last significant event: Wind - North-Central, Northeast _ South-Central Texas, United States (2025-12-28) — 1,780,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Indianapolis, IN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Omaha, NE
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
Minneapolis, MN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Arlington is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

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Notable High Wind Events Near Arlington

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 4 notable high wind events near Arlington, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: High Wind - Midwest United States (March 2025) — 31,847,000 people exposed; $3,501,154M capital exposed.

High Wind - Midwest United States

March 12, 2025 — WARNING

31,847,000 people exposed; $3,501,154M capital exposed

Wind - North Central _ Northeast Texas, United States

October 27, 2025 — ADVISORY

9,120,000 people exposed; $1,030,482M capital exposed

Wind - North-Central, Northeast _ South-Central Texas, United States

December 27, 2025 — ADVISORY

1,780,000 people exposed; $172,142M capital exposed

High Wind - Southern Midwest, United States

March 11, 2019 — WARNING

Impact data not available

High Wind Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure loose outdoor items — patio furniture, trash cans, decorations
  • 2.Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on structures
  • 3.Reinforce garage doors and ensure roof shingles are properly fastened
  • 4.Avoid driving high-profile vehicles during high wind warnings
  • 5.Stay away from windows during severe wind events

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How this data is built

Arlington, TX high wind risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live high wind monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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