Hurricane Risk in Washington, DC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
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- FEMA rates Washington's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $29M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- Within the hurricane strike zone
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support) (2024-06-28)
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How Washington Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Washington
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable hurricane events near Washington, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support) (June 2024).
Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support)
June 27, 2024 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Philippe
September 22, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Nestor
October 16, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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How this data is built
Washington, DC hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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