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high-wind High Wind Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 5 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 5,726,812 people

Last significant event: High Wind - Guatemala (2026-01-29) — 828,250 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 5
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
6
Indianapolis, IN
FEMA: 9Historical: 1
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Omaha, NE
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
10
Minneapolis, MN
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
Guatemala City is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Guatemala City Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Guatemala City

High Wind - Guatemala

January 22, 2025 — WARNING

5,726,812 people exposed; $65,560M capital exposed

High Wind - Guatemala

December 2, 2024 — WARNING

5,124,690 people exposed; $67,369M capital exposed

High Wind - Guatemala

December 15, 2024 — WARNING

563,690 people exposed; $5,683M capital exposed

High Wind - Guatemala

January 28, 2026 — WARNING

828,250 people exposed; $8,246M capital exposed

High Winds - Guatemala

January 20, 2020 — 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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