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Wildfire Risk in Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Philadelphia Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Philadelphia
Wildfire - SW of Bayville, New Jersey, United States
April 21, 2025 — WARNING
24 people exposed; $1,250M capital exposed
Wildfire - Ocean County (Little Egg Harbor Fire), New Jersey, United States
May 16, 2021 — 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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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in New York, NY
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 1/10
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