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wildfire Wildfire Risk in New York, NY

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 3

Key Risk Factors

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

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - SW of Bayville, New Jersey, United States (2025-04-22) — 24 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6
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FEMA: 7Historical: 1
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6
New York is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.

How New York Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near New York

Wildfire - E of Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey, United States

November 8, 2024 WARNING

142 people exposed; $86M capital exposed

Wildfire - SW of Bayville, New Jersey, United States

April 21, 2025 WARNING

24 people exposed; $1,250M 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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