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high-wind High Wind Risk in Minneapolis, MN

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 4.6 events per year

Last significant event: Wind - Multiple counties across South Dakota, United States (2026-06-17) — 263,000 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

How Minneapolis Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Minneapolis

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable high wind events near Minneapolis, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: HighWind - Northern/Central Plains, Rockies, Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest, United States (March 2026) — 15,100,000 people exposed; $1,780,856M capital exposed.

HighWind - Northern/Central Plains, Rockies, Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest, United States

March 11, 2026 — WARNING

15,100,000 people exposed; $1,780,856M capital exposed

Wind - Multiple counties across South Dakota, United States

June 16, 2026 — ADVISORY

263,000 people exposed; $26,942M capital exposed

High Winds - Upper Midwestern, United States

October 20, 2019 — WARNING

Impact data not available

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

Minneapolis, MN 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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