5
High
Wildfire Risk in San Jose, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- 10 events on record in proximity
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - Contra Costa County (SCU Lightning Complex), California, United States (2020-08-23)
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
San Jose is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How San Jose Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near San Jose
Wildfire - Santa Clara County (Colleen Fire), California, United States
June 4, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - Santa Clara County (Crews Fire), California, United States
July 6, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - California, United States
September 27, 2016 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Wildfire - Contra Costa County (SCU Lightning Complex), California, United States
August 16, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - Contra Costa County (SCU Lightning Complex), California, United States
August 22, 2020 — ADVISORY
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 San Jose
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in San Jose
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in San Jose
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 5/10
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