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High Wind Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $179K from this hazard type
- 35 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 35 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.53 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 757,000 people
Last significant event: Gale - Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States (2026-01-24) — 1,780 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Virginia Beach Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Virginia Beach
Wind - Southeastern Virginia, United States
September 14, 2025 — ADVISORY
757,000 people exposed; $168,020M capital exposed
HighWind - Southeast Virginia, United States
October 11, 2025 — WARNING
758,000 people exposed; $168,196M capital exposed
Gale - Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States
September 14, 2025 — WARNING
1,780 people exposed; $4M capital exposed
Gale - Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States
January 23, 2026 — WATCH
1,780 people exposed; $4M capital exposed
Gale - Coastal Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, United States
January 10, 2026 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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: 3/10
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Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
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