9
Extreme
Wildfire Risk in California
Overall State Risk Score: 9/10
California faces extreme wildfire risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 8 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: June-November
Highest-Risk Cities in California
1
Los Angeles, CA
Extreme · 72 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2San Diego, CA
Extreme · 24 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3Long Beach, CA
Extreme · 70 historical events
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4Fresno, CA
Very High · 26 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
5Oakland, CA
Very High · 22 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
6San Jose, CA
High · 10 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 5
7Sacramento, CA
High · 34 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 7
8San Francisco, CA
Low · 17 historical events
FEMA: 1Historical: 6
Notable Wildfire Events
Wildfire - San Diego (Friars Fire), California, United States
January 21, 2025 — WARNING
San Diego, CA
176 people exposed
Wildfire - W of Stockton, California - United States
June 9, 2022 — WARNING
Oakland, CA
Impact data not available
Wildfire - E of Vallejo, California - United States
May 28, 2022 — WARNING
Oakland, CA
Impact data not available
Wildfire - San Diego County (Willow Fire), California, United States
December 2, 2020 — WARNING
San Diego, CA
Impact data not available
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