7
Very High
High Wind Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Philadelphia's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- 17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 17 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 7.0 events per year
Last significant event: HighWind - Delaware, Central _ Southern New Jersey, East-Central _ Southeast Pennsylvania, United St (2025-12-19) — 8,940,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Philadelphia is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Philadelphia Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Philadelphia
HighWind - Delaware, Central _ Southern New Jersey, East-Central _ Southeast Pennsylvania, United St
December 18, 2025 — WARNING
8,940,000 people exposed; $1,939,958M capital exposed
Gale - Delaware Bay, United States
October 30, 2025 — WATCH
246 people exposed; $2,544M capital exposed
Gale - Delaware Bay, New Jersey/Delaware, United States
November 4, 2025 — WATCH
246 people exposed; $2,544M capital exposed
Gale - Delaware Bay, United States
November 4, 2025 — WARNING
246 people exposed; $2,544M capital exposed
Gale - Delaware Bay, United States
November 15, 2025 — WARNING
246 people exposed; $2,544M 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
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
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