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high-wind High Wind Risk in Denver, CO

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 9

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
  • 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
  • Average annual frequency: 1.2 events per year

Last significant event: HighWind - Central Colorado high-elevation counties, United States (2026-03-16) — 36,300 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
Denver is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

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Notable High Wind Events Near Denver

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Denver, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: HighWind - Northern _ Central Colorado mountains, United States (December 2025) — 66,500 people exposed; $7,712M capital exposed.

HighWind - Northern _ Central Colorado mountains, United States

December 8, 2025 — WATCH

66,500 people exposed; $7,712M capital exposed

HighWind - Central Colorado high-elevation counties, United States

March 15, 2026 — WARNING

36,300 people exposed; $4,976M 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 Winds - Colorado/New Mexico, United States

February 12, 2019 — WARNING

Impact data not available

High Wind - New Mexico, Western Texas, Southeastern Colorado, and Southwestern Kansas, United States

April 9, 2019 — WATCH

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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Denver, CO 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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