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high-wind High Wind Risk in Seattle, WA

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 24 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Largest recent event exposed 164,000 people

Last significant event: Wind - San Juan County, Washington, United States (2026-02-21) — 760,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 5
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
6
Indianapolis, IN
FEMA: 9Historical: 1
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Omaha, NE
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
10
Minneapolis, MN
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
Seattle is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Seattle Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Seattle

Wind - Central King County, United States

November 18, 2025 — ADVISORY

164,000 people exposed; $19,589M capital exposed

Wind - San Juan County, Washington, United States

February 20, 2026 — ADVISORY

760,000 people exposed; $90,542M capital exposed

Gale - Puget Sound region, Washington, United States

December 23, 2025 — WARNING

1,390 people exposed

Gale - Puget Sound region, Washington, United States

December 23, 2025 — WATCH

1,470 people exposed; $728M capital exposed

Wind - Southern Puget Sound, Washington, United States

December 4, 2025 — ADVISORY

2,140,000 people exposed; $467,916M 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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