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high-wind High Wind Risk in Dallas, TX

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Dallas's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
  • 4 events on record in proximity
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 4.4 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: 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

How Dallas Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Dallas

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 - Midwest United States

March 12, 2025 — WARNING

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