Wind & roof risk snapshot · Chena Ridge, AK

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Current risk outlook

Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Chena Ridge, AK.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (31/100) · Rain 35% · Max wind 10 to 15 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

18

/ 100

Wind & roof risk score18/100

For typical homes located in Chena Ridge, AK.

Baseline context

Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.

Local historical hazard map

Chena Ridge, AK

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: AFG · radar PAPD

Wind intelligence snapshot

Peak gust forecast (NWS)

Next 24h max gust: 17 mph

Peak time: 2026-05-11T18:00:00+00:00/PT3H

Sustained wind: 13 mph

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Nearest weather station gusts

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Distance from Chena Ridge: 5 mi

Sustained: 29 mph

Observed: local time

Source: NWS station observations.

Wind alerts (NWS)

No wind-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

SPC severe outlook

Day 1: None

Day 2: None

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

24h gust timeline

Peak gust buckets

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5-day wind & storm outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 35%

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 31/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 26%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 36%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 23%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Historical wind exposure

Local wind data facts

Peak gust (next 24h)17 mph
Peak sustained wind (next 24h)13 mph
Nearest wind station29 mph sustained · 5 mi

Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.

Historical wind exposure in Chena Ridge

  • Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
  • Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
  • Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.

Wind & storm risk FAQs for Chena Ridge

What does the wind / roof score mean for Chena Ridge?

It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.

What parts of a home fail first in wind?

Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.