High Wind Risk in Phoenix, AZ
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
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Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- 46 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- High recent activity — multiple events in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
- Average annual frequency: 1.4 events per year
Last significant event: Dust Storm - Maricopa County, Arizona, United States (2026-08-06) — 2,280,000 people exposed
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How Phoenix Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near Phoenix
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Phoenix, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Dust Storm - Phoenix metro, Arizona, United States (July 2026) — 2,810,000 people exposed; $325,566M capital exposed.
Dust Storm - Phoenix metro, Arizona, United States
July 14, 2026 — WARNING
2,810,000 people exposed; $325,566M capital exposed
Dust Storm - Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
August 6, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,280,000 people exposed; $241,709M capital exposed
Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States
July 12, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,930,000 people exposed; $231,710M capital exposed
Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States
July 21, 2026 — ADVISORY
84,600 people exposed; $7,526M capital exposed
Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States
July 25, 2026 — ADVISORY
63,700 people exposed; $5,275M 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
Phoenix, AZ 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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