5
High
Wildfire Risk in Austin, TX
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Fire Weather - South Central Texas, United States (2025-10-29) — 5,230,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Austin is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Austin Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Austin
Wildfires - Texas, United States
October 14, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Fire Weather - South Central Texas, United States
October 28, 2025 — WATCH
5,230,000 people exposed; $543,132M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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