7
Very High
High Wind Risk in Denver, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- 9 events on record in proximity
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.2 events per year
Last significant event: HighWind - Pikes Peak and central Colorado high country, United States (2025-12-17) — 28,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Denver is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Denver Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Denver
HighWind - Northern _ Central Colorado mountains, United States
December 8, 2025 — WATCH
66,500 people exposed; $7,712M capital exposed
HighWind - Pikes Peak and central Colorado high country, United States
December 16, 2025 — WATCH
28,600 people exposed; $3,262M capital exposed
High Wind - New Mexico, Western Texas, Southeastern Colorado, and Southwestern Kansas, United States
April 9, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
High Winds - Colorado/New Mexico, United States
February 12, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
High Wind - Midwest United States
March 12, 2025 — WARNING
31,847,000 people exposed; $3,501,154M 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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