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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Jacksonville, FL

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Fire Weather - Southeast Georgia, United States (2026-02-23) — 357,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Diego, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
5
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 7Historical: 1
6
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
7
Fresno, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
9
Colorado Springs, CO
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
10
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
Jacksonville is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.

How Jacksonville Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Jacksonville

Fire – Florida, United States (Impassible Bay Event)

June 23, 2011 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire Weather - Northeast/North-Central Florida and Southeast Georgia, United States

February 5, 2026 — WARNING

1,890,000 people exposed; $216,647M capital exposed

Fires - Florida, United States

April 19, 2012 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire Weather - Southeast Georgia, United States

February 22, 2026 — WATCH

357,000 people exposed; $41,824M capital exposed

Fire – Georgia, United States (Honey Prairie Complex)

June 21, 2011 — WARNING

Impact data not available

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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