7
Very High
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
4
Phoenix, AZ
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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Earthquake Risk in Phoenix
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Phoenix
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Phoenix
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Phoenix
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Phoenix
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Phoenix
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Phoenix
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Phoenix
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Phoenix
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Phoenix
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Mesa, AZ
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Tucson, AZ
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Score: 7/10
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