9
Extreme
High Wind Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Houston's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $8M from this hazard type
- 9 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
- Average annual frequency: 1.5 events per year
Last significant event: Gale - Galveston Bay _ Texas Gulf waters, United States (2025-12-29) — 1,450 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Houston Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Houston
Wind - Chambers County, Texas, United States
December 13, 2025 — ADVISORY
45,200 people exposed; $3,782M capital exposed
Wind - Upper Texas Gulf Coast, United States
November 8, 2025 — ADVISORY
58,200 people exposed; $8,276M capital exposed
Gale - Galveston Bay _ Texas Gulf waters, United States
December 28, 2025 — WATCH
1,450 people exposed; $1,102M capital exposed
High Wind - Mexico
January 5, 2025 — WARNING
128,077,830 people exposed; $4,705,059M capital exposed
High Wind - Mexico
July 24, 2024 — WARNING
127,152,500 people exposed; $4,765,171M 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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