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high-wind High Wind Risk in Oklahoma City, OK

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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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
  • 9 events on record in proximity
  • Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
  • Average annual frequency: 5.8 events per year

Last significant event: Wind - Central and Western Oklahoma, United States (2026-03-31) — 1,720,000 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
Oklahoma City is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Oklahoma City Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Oklahoma City

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Oklahoma City, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Oklahoma and northern Texas, United States (March 2026) — 2,370,000 people exposed; $243,219M capital exposed.

Wind - Oklahoma and northern Texas, United States

March 26, 2026 — ADVISORY

2,370,000 people exposed; $243,219M capital exposed

Wind - Central/Western/Northern Oklahoma _ Northern Texas, United States

December 27, 2025 — ADVISORY

2,140,000 people exposed; $221,679M capital exposed

Wind - Central and Western Oklahoma, United States

March 30, 2026 — ADVISORY

1,720,000 people exposed; $172,499M capital exposed

Wind - Oklahoma and northern Texas, United States

February 16, 2026 — ADVISORY

610,000 people exposed; $57,906M capital exposed

Wind - Central _ Western Oklahoma, United States

November 28, 2025 — ADVISORY

393,000 people exposed; $35,960M 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

Oklahoma City, OK 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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