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high-wind High Wind Risk in Miami, FL

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 3

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 1 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.76 times per year on average

Last significant event: Wind - Upper Florida Keys, United States (2026-02-01) — 16,800 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Miami is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Miami Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Miami

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable high wind event near Miami, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Upper Florida Keys, United States (January 2026) — 16,800 people exposed; $2,141M capital exposed.

Wind - Upper Florida Keys, United States

January 31, 2026 ADVISORY

16,800 people exposed; $2,141M 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

Miami, 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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