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high-wind High Wind Risk in Columbus, OH

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
  • 5 events on record in proximity
  • 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 1.8 events per year

Last significant event: Wind - Midwest to Lower Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley, United States (2026-03-15) — 37,800,000 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
Columbus is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

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Notable High Wind Events Near Columbus

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Columbus, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Midwest to Lower Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley, United States (March 2026) — 37,800,000 people exposed; $4,242,519M capital exposed.

Wind - Midwest to Lower Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley, United States

March 14, 2026 — ADVISORY

37,800,000 people exposed; $4,242,519M capital exposed

Wind - East-Central and Southwest Ohio, Northeast Kentucky, East-Central Indiana, United States

March 10, 2026 — ADVISORY

5,950,000 people exposed; $712,775M capital exposed

HighWind - West Central Ohio and Eastern Indiana, United States

March 12, 2026 — WARNING

3,080,000 people exposed; $381,183M capital exposed

Wind - Central _ Southern Appalachians, United States

January 10, 2026 — ADVISORY

2,180,000 people exposed; $326,106M capital exposed

High Winds - Central United States

November 26, 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

Columbus, OH 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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