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High Wind Risk in Boston, MA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $480K from this hazard type
- 35 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 35 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.70 times per year on average
Last significant event: Gale - Boston Harbor, United States (2026-02-23) — 3,380 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Boston is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Boston Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Boston
Gale - Boston Harbor, United States
November 5, 2025 — WARNING
3,380 people exposed; $623M capital exposed
Gale - Boston Harbor, United States
February 6, 2026 — WARNING
3,380 people exposed; $623M capital exposed
Gale - Boston Harbor, United States
February 22, 2026 — WATCH
3,380 people exposed; $623M capital exposed
Gale - Coastal Boston/Narragansett Bay, United States
October 11, 2025 — WATCH
4,090 people exposed; $2,356M capital exposed
Gale - Massachusetts Coast, United States
January 31, 2026 — WARNING
2,390 people exposed; $2,317M capital exposed
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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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Boston
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Boston
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Boston
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Boston
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Boston
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in New York, NY
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
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