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high-wind High Wind Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 1,133,259 people

Last significant event: High Wind - South Island, New Zealand (2025-10-06) — 22,800 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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

How Christchurch Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Christchurch

High Wind - New Zealand

October 13, 2023 — WARNING

1,133,259 people exposed; $185,434M capital exposed

High Wind - South Island, New Zealand

May 29, 2024 — WARNING

271,000 people exposed; $36,427M capital exposed

High Wind - South Island, New Zealand

October 5, 2025 — WARNING

22,800 people exposed; $3,413M capital exposed

High Winds - New Zealand

May 14, 2019 — WARNING

Impact data not available

High Winds - Central New Zealand

December 4, 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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