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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Phoenix, AZ

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 6

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $42M from this hazard type
  • 17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - Siphon Fire, Arizona, United States (2024-09-12) — 15 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
4
Phoenix, AZ
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

How Phoenix Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Phoenix

Wildfire - Maricopa County (Aquila Fire), Arizona, United States

June 23, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - SW of Glendale, Arizona - United States

April 22, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - Cave Creek (East Desert Fire), Arizona, United States

May 18, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - Siphon Fire, Arizona, United States

September 11, 2024 WARNING

15 people exposed; $0M capital exposed

Wildfire - N of Scottsdale (Sears Fire), Arizona - United States

September 26, 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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