High Wind Risk in San Diego, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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Live high wind map around San Diego
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Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $642K from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026 (11 events)
- 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
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How San Diego Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near San Diego
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near San Diego, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Southern California, United States (December 2025) — 10,300,000 people exposed; $2,505,184M capital exposed.
Wind - Southern California, United States
December 24, 2025 — ADVISORY
10,300,000 people exposed; $2,505,184M capital exposed
Wind - Inland and coastal mountains of Southern California, United States
February 4, 2026 — ADVISORY
7,710,000 people exposed; $1,789,573M capital exposed
HighWind - San Diego County, California, United States
December 29, 2025 — WATCH
1,060,000 people exposed; $229,895M capital exposed
Gale - Southern California coastal waters, United States
February 16, 2026 — WATCH
1,420 people exposed; $13,009M capital exposed
HighWind - San Diego County Mountains, United States
February 16, 2026 — WATCH
16,400 people exposed; $1,710M 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
San Diego, CA 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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