3
Moderate
Wildfire Risk in Portland, OR
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $155K from this hazard type
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - NE of Aumsville, Oregon, United States (2025-08-06) — 120 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Portland is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Portland Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Portland
Wildfire - SW of Portland (Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire), Oregon - United States
September 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfires - Washington County (Powerline Fire), Oregon, United States
September 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - NE of Aumsville, Oregon, United States
August 5, 2025 — WARNING
120 people exposed; $19M capital exposed
Wildfires - Clackamas County (Riverside Fire), Oregon, United States
September 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - Eagle Creek, Oregon
September 6, 2017 — 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
Hurricane Risk in Portland
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Portland
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Portland
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Portland
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Portland
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Portland
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Seattle, WA
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 7/10
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