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high-wind High Wind Risk in Los Angeles, CA

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $971K from this hazard type
  • Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.15 times per year on average

Last significant event: HighWind - Los Angeles County mountains, Southern California, United States (2026-04-03) — 39,200 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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

How Los Angeles Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Los Angeles

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Los Angeles, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Ventura and Los Angeles coastal and valley areas, United States (February 2026) — 10,300,000 people exposed; $3,077,607M capital exposed.

Wind - Ventura and Los Angeles coastal and valley areas, United States

February 17, 2026 — ADVISORY

10,300,000 people exposed; $3,077,607M capital exposed

Wind - Los Angeles County mountains and valleys, United States

January 29, 2026 — ADVISORY

616,000 people exposed; $153,990M capital exposed

HighWind - Mountains near Los Angeles, Southern California, United States

April 2, 2026 — WARNING

39,200 people exposed; $15,509M capital exposed

HighWind - Los Angeles County mountains, Southern California, United States

April 2, 2026 — WATCH

39,200 people exposed; $15,509M capital exposed

Wind - Los Angeles County mountains, United States

January 16, 2026 — ADVISORY

39,200 people exposed; $15,509M 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

Los Angeles, CA 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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