High Wind Risk in Memphis, TN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
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Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 14 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026 (14 events)
- Average annual frequency: 1.3 events per year
Last significant event: Wind - Central and Eastern United States (2026-03-15) — 37,800,000 people exposed
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How Memphis Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near Memphis
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Memphis, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Central and Eastern United States (March 2026) — 37,800,000 people exposed; $4,242,519M capital exposed.
Wind - Central and Eastern United States
March 15, 2026 — ADVISORY
37,800,000 people exposed; $4,242,519M capital exposed
Wind - East Arkansas / North Mississippi / West Tennessee, United States
November 25, 2025 — ADVISORY
2,500,000 people exposed; $290,349M capital exposed
Wind - Mid-South, United States
October 29, 2025 — ADVISORY
1,830,000 people exposed; $223,016M capital exposed
Wind - East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri _ West Tennessee, United States
December 28, 2025 — ADVISORY
1,740,000 people exposed; $215,036M capital exposed
Wind - East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee, United States
February 18, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,650,000 people exposed; $212,644M 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
Memphis, TN 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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