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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Sacramento, CA

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 7

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
  • 34 events recorded in proximity in recent decades

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - SW of Yuba City, California - United States (2021-10-17)

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
5
FEMA: 7Historical: 1
6
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
7
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
8
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
9
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.

How Sacramento Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Sacramento

Wildfire - Sacramento County (Grant Fire), California, United States

June 11, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - SW of Sacramento, California - United States

October 16, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - Solano County (Quail Fire), California, United States

June 8, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - SW of Yuba City, California - United States

October 16, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - E of Yuba City (Intanko Fire), California - United States

June 8, 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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