DisasterAWARE
1
Low

wildfire Wildfire Risk in Milwaukee, WI

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 2

Live Wildfire alert status near Milwaukee

Checking live wildfire alerts near Milwaukee…

refreshes every 15 minutes · DisasterAWARE live feed · all active wildfire alerts in the US →

Live wildfire activity around Milwaukee — refreshed throughout the day.

Open full-screen map →

Key Risk Factors

  • 1 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States (2026-05-02) — 22 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Diego, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 9
3
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 1
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 5
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 0
7
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 5
8
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
Milwaukee is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.

How Milwaukee Compares

Loading chart...

Notable Wildfire Events Near Milwaukee

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable wildfire event near Milwaukee, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Wildfire - Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States (May 2026) — 22 people exposed; $3M capital exposed.

Wildfire - Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

May 1, 2026 — WARNING

22 people exposed; $3M 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

Related Pages

earthquake
Earthquake Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
flood
Flood Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 9/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
drought
Drought Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 1/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk in Milwaukee
Score: 0/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 1/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 1/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Score: 3/10

How this data is built

Milwaukee, WI wildfire risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live wildfire monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

Monitor Wildfire Risk in Real Time

Get real-time wildfire alerts for Milwaukee, WI and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.

Start Free TrialTalk to Expert