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high-wind High Wind Risk in Tucson, AZ

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 47 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.79 times per year on average

Last significant event: High Wind - Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ (2026-07-16) — 57,600 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for High Winds

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

How Tucson Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Tucson

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Tucson, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Blowing Dust - Southern Arizona, United States (August 2025) — 1,170,000 people exposed; $125,470M capital exposed.

Blowing Dust - Southern Arizona, United States

August 20, 2025 — ADVISORY

1,170,000 people exposed; $125,470M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Southeastern Arizona, United States

August 31, 2025 — ADVISORY

388,762 people exposed; $46,113M capital exposed

High Wind - Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ

July 15, 2026 — ADVISORY

57,600 people exposed; $3,955M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Southeastern Arizona, United States

April 30, 2026 — ADVISORY

24,000 people exposed; $1,467M capital exposed

Dust Storm - Southern Arizona (Pima County), United States

July 11, 2026 — WARNING

5,830 people exposed; $410M 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

Tucson, AZ 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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