High Wind Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 10 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (10 events)
- Occurs roughly 0.94 times per year on average
Last significant event: Wind - Northeast Florida, United States (2026-04-07) — 713,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
How Jacksonville Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near Jacksonville
Wind - Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coasta
September 12, 2025 — ADVISORY
713,000 people exposed; $92,504M capital exposed
Wind - Coastal Duval
December 14, 2025 — ADVISORY
455,000 people exposed; $71,512M capital exposed
Gale - Northeast Florida coastal waters, United States
November 9, 2025 — WATCH
3,310 people exposed; $654M capital exposed
Wind - Northeast Florida, United States
February 14, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,220,000 people exposed; $136,083M capital exposed
Wind - Northeast Florida, United States
April 6, 2026 — ADVISORY
713,000 people exposed; $92,504M 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
Jacksonville, FL 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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