District of Columbia strong wind risk
District of Columbia has the highest strong wind risk in District of Columbia, scoring 98.2 out of 100 — rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 98.2 | Very High | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
Strong Wind risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in District of Columbia:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia, DC has the highest strong wind risk in District of Columbia, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.2 out of 100 (rated "Very High").
How many counties in District of Columbia are rated Very High for strong wind risk?
1 of 1 scored District of Columbia county is rated "Very High" for strong wind risk by FEMA's National Risk Index.
What causes strong wind risk in District of Columbia?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.