7
Very High
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
10
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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Oakland
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Oakland
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Oakland
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Oakland
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 5/10
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