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high-wind High Wind Risk in Boston, MA

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 $480K from this hazard type
  • 43 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • 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

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
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

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Boston, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Gale - Coastal Boston/Narragansett Bay, United States (October 2025) — 4,090 people exposed; $2,356M 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

Gale - Boston Harbor, United States

February 6, 2026 — WARNING

3,380 people exposed; $623M capital exposed

Gale - Boston Harbor, United States

November 5, 2025 — WARNING

3,380 people exposed; $623M capital exposed

Gale - Boston Harbor, United States

February 22, 2026 — WATCH

3,380 people exposed; $623M 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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How this data is built

Boston, MA 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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