The world record wind speed in a non-tornadic environment was set in the United States in 1934. This world record wind speed still stands unchallenged today at 231 mph as measured by a heated rotation anemometer. The winds were so strong the anemometer was reported to have broken.

Others have argued that a wind gust of 207 mph at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland would actually have been higher because of where it was measured. Even so, nothing beats the amazing wind speed of the highest recorded wind in a tornado. That record was determined via Doppler Radar near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The wind speed was an incredible 302 mph on May 3, 1999.

1. Najib says:

   11, Feb,10 at 12:38 pm

   Hey considering Im your only commentor do I get a prize of somesort?
2. Lew says:

   12, Feb,10 at 3:46 pm

   Hi Najib, sorry Mr Hilder was the first real comment. You can’t have a prize. Lewis
3. Jasmin says:

   13, Feb,10 at 2:12 pm

   I really enjoyed your last post, i find your knowledge on the wind very interesting. I feel strongly about living an eco-friendly life, and its amazing you can do a sport which reflects this.
   Do i get some free kitesurfing lessons this summer lewy? x
4. Brad says:

   15, Feb,10 at 10:03 am

   Aitutaki had over 100knots last week, i went there last year and going there this year, the island got torn by a cyclone. imagine if we could harness that power thats 115mph. 231mph i cant even comprehend that.
5. Najib says:

   19, Feb,10 at 2:57 pm

   Hi Mr Lewis, I think you are wrong. On the first post about you signing a deal with Meca Graphics I believe I left a comment. I have screenshots. Your site is big over here in mother India and I don’t want to have to stop me and all my friends from coming on here.
6. Rajiik Undooali says:

   19, Feb,10 at 2:59 pm

   Mr lewis you are great surfa yes please. me and rajastan like the surf in kites ok yes. Thank you please great surfa of the sky. Rajiik, Rajastan, India