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high-wind High Wind Risk in Tulsa, OK

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Tulsa's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $11M from this hazard type
  • 9 events on record in proximity
  • Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
  • Average annual frequency: 6.8 events per year

Last significant event: Wind - Northeast Oklahoma, United States (2026-05-16) — 1,040,000 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
Tulsa is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.

How Tulsa Compares

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Notable High Wind Events Near Tulsa

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Tulsa, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wind - Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, United States (April 2026) — 2,320,000 people exposed; $223,323M capital exposed.

Wind - Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, United States

April 1, 2026 — ADVISORY

2,320,000 people exposed; $223,323M capital exposed

Wind - Northwest Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, United States

November 28, 2025 — ADVISORY

2,100,000 people exposed; $202,126M capital exposed

Wind - Northeast Oklahoma, United States

May 15, 2026 — ADVISORY

1,040,000 people exposed; $107,915M capital exposed

Wind - Northeast Oklahoma, United States

October 19, 2025 — ADVISORY

1,040,000 people exposed; $107,915M capital exposed

Wind - Northeast Oklahoma, United States

March 29, 2026 — ADVISORY

971,000 people exposed; $101,549M 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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Tulsa, OK 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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