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high-wind High Wind Risk in New Orleans, LA

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $404K from this hazard type
  • 4 events on record in proximity
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 1.2 events per year
  • Largest recent event exposed 128,077,830 people

Last significant event: High Wind - Southern United States (2025-03-03) — 4,450,000 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
New Orleans is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How New Orleans Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near New Orleans

High Wind - Mexico

January 5, 2025 — WARNING

128,077,830 people exposed; $4,705,059M capital exposed

High Wind - Mexico

July 24, 2024 — WARNING

127,152,500 people exposed; $4,765,171M capital exposed

High Wind - Mexico

February 11, 2025 — WARNING

126,807,540 people exposed; $4,594,053M capital exposed

High Wind - Southern United States

March 2, 2025 — WARNING

4,450,000 people exposed; $517,426M 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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