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high-wind High Wind Risk in Jacksonville, FL

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 8 events on record in proximity
  • Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
  • Occurs roughly 0.94 times per year on average

Last significant event: Wind - Northeast Florida, United States (2026-02-15) — 1,220,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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

How Jacksonville Compares

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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 - Coastal Northeast Florida, United States

August 31, 2025 — ADVISORY

659,000 people exposed; $87,459M 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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