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high-wind High Wind Risk in San Antonio, TX

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates San Antonio's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
  • 11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
  • Occurs roughly 1.00 times per year on average

Last significant event: Wind - South Central Texas, United States (2025-11-09) — 4,850,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 9
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 2
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 1
San Antonio is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How San Antonio Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near San Antonio

Wind - South Central Texas, United States

November 8, 2025 ADVISORY

4,850,000 people exposed; $508,198M capital exposed

High Wind - Mexico

January 5, 2025 WARNING

128,077,830 people exposed; $4,705,059M capital exposed

High Wind - Mexico

July 24, 2024 WARNING

127,152,500 people exposed; $4,765,171M capital exposed

High Wind - Mexico

February 11, 2025 WARNING

126,807,540 people exposed; $4,594,053M capital exposed

High Wind - Midwest United States

March 12, 2025 WARNING

31,847,000 people exposed; $3,501,154M 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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