5
High
High Wind Risk in San Diego, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $642K from this hazard type
- 6 events on record in proximity
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.19 times per year on average
Last significant event: HighWind - San Diego County Mountains, United States (2026-02-16) — 16,400 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
San Diego is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How San Diego Compares
Loading chart...
Notable High Wind Events Near San Diego
HighWind - San Diego County, California, United States
December 28, 2025 — WATCH
1,060,000 people exposed; $229,895M capital exposed
HighWind - San Diego County Mountains, United States
February 15, 2026 — WATCH
16,400 people exposed; $1,710M capital exposed
Wind - Southern California, United States
December 23, 2025 — ADVISORY
10,300,000 people exposed; $2,505,184M capital exposed
Gale - Southern California coastal waters, United States
February 15, 2026 — WATCH
1,420 people exposed; $13,009M capital exposed
Wind - Inland and coastal mountains of Southern California, United States
February 3, 2026 — ADVISORY
7,710,000 people exposed; $1,789,573M 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in San Diego
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in San Diego
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in San Diego
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Tsunami Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Score: 5/10
Monitor High Wind Risk in Real Time
Get real-time high wind alerts for San Diego, CA and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.
Learn More About DisasterAWARE