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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Oakland, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 6

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Oakland's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
  • 22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - W of Stockton, California - United States (2022-06-10)

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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Oakland, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 6

How Oakland Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Oakland

Wildfire - E of Vallejo, California - United States

May 28, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fires - California, United States

February 22, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - W of Stockton, California - United States

June 9, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - Contra Costa County (Holland Fire), California, United States

July 20, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfires - Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties (CZU Lightning Complex), California, United States

August 18, 2020 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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