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high-wind High Wind Risk in Omaha, NE

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Omaha's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $16M from this hazard type
  • 11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
  • Average annual frequency: 4.3 events per year

Last significant event: HighWind - Southwest Iowa and east-central/northeast Nebraska, United States (2026-01-21) — 1,000,000 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

How Omaha Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Omaha

Wind - Southwest Iowa _ Southeast Nebraska, United States

December 17, 2025 — ADVISORY

231,000 people exposed; $30,138M capital exposed

HighWind - Nebraska and southwest/central Iowa, United States

December 27, 2025 — WARNING

1,570,000 people exposed; $173,429M capital exposed

HighWind - Southwest Iowa and east-central/northeast Nebraska, United States

January 20, 2026 — WARNING

1,000,000 people exposed; $110,540M capital exposed

Wind - Southwest _ west-central Iowa and eastern Nebraska, United States

January 17, 2026 — ADVISORY

1,500,000 people exposed; $164,242M capital exposed

Wind - Southwest _ West-Central Iowa and Eastern Nebraska, United States

January 17, 2026 — ADVISORY

1,440,000 people exposed; $158,512M 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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