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High Wind Risk in San Francisco, CA
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 19 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Largest recent event exposed 5,290,000 people
Last significant event: HighWind - San Francisco Bay Area _ Central Coast, United States (2025-12-24) — 7,540,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
San Francisco is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How San Francisco Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near San Francisco
Wind - San Francisco Bay Area, United States
November 4, 2025 — ADVISORY
5,290,000 people exposed; $1,355,113M capital exposed
Wind - San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
November 4, 2025 — ADVISORY
5,290,000 people exposed; $1,355,113M capital exposed
Gale - San Francisco Bay, United States
December 20, 2025 — WARNING
2,940 people exposed; $1,609M capital exposed
HighWind - San Francisco Bay Area _ Central Coast, United States
December 23, 2025 — WATCH
7,540,000 people exposed; $1,944,499M capital exposed
Wind - San Francisco Bay Area, United States
December 23, 2025 — ADVISORY
7,210,000 people exposed; $1,872,645M 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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in San Francisco
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in San Francisco
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Francisco
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in San Francisco
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Francisco
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in San Francisco
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in San Francisco
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 1/10
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