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high-wind High Wind Risk in Phoenix, AZ

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 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
  • 48 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 1.4 events per year

Last significant event: Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States (2026-07-25) — 63,700 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

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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 13, 2026 — WARNING

2,810,000 people exposed; $325,566M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States

July 11, 2026 — ADVISORY

1,930,000 people exposed; $231,710M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States

July 20, 2026 — ADVISORY

84,600 people exposed; $7,526M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States

July 24, 2026 — ADVISORY

63,700 people exposed; $5,275M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

August 25, 2025 — ADVISORY

46,700 people exposed; $3,947M 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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