High Wind Risk in El Paso, TX
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
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Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates El Paso's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 37 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- High recent activity — multiple events in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
- Occurs roughly 0.33 times per year on average
Last significant event: Dust Storm - El Paso region, SW New Mexico and W Texas, United States (2026-07-28) — 959,560 people exposed
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How El Paso Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near El Paso
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near El Paso, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Dust Storm - El Paso region (Western Texas and Southern New Mexico), United States (June 2026) — 964,700 people exposed; $123,312M capital exposed.
Dust Storm - El Paso region (Western Texas and Southern New Mexico), United States
June 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
964,700 people exposed; $123,312M capital exposed
Dust Storm - El Paso metro and south-central New Mexico, United States
June 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
964,700 people exposed; $123,312M capital exposed
Dust Storm - El Paso region, SW New Mexico and W Texas, United States
July 28, 2026 — ADVISORY
959,560 people exposed; $122,984M capital exposed
Dust Storm - El Paso–Dona Ana border region, United States
June 25, 2026 — ADVISORY
834,800 people exposed; $112,747M capital exposed
Dust Storm - El Paso, Texas, United States
August 18, 2025 — WARNING
505,290 people exposed; $61,523M 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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How this data is built
El Paso, TX 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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