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High Wind Risk in Oakland, CA
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 19 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Largest recent event exposed 5,290,000 people
Last significant event: Gale - Central California coast, United States (2026-02-21) — 74 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Oakland is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Oakland Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Oakland
Wind - San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
November 4, 2025 — ADVISORY
5,290,000 people exposed; $1,355,113M capital exposed
Gale - Central California coast, United States
November 3, 2025 — WARNING
74 people exposed; $60M capital exposed
Gale - Northern California Coast, United States
November 3, 2025 — WARNING
74 people exposed; $60M capital exposed
Gale - Northern California coast, United States
December 22, 2025 — WARNING
74 people exposed; $60M capital exposed
Gale - Central California coast, United States
February 20, 2026 — WARNING
74 people exposed; $60M 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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Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Hurricane Risk in Oakland
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Oakland
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Oakland
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 1/10
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