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Wildfire risk · California

Wildfire risk in California

Wildfire risk (USDA Forest Service) data for ZIP codes in California. Pick a ZIP below to dive into the wildfire risk summary.

Last verified 2026-05-13 · methodology

What lands here

Pages translate the numeric hazard score into plain English, show the exposure type (direct flame contact vs. ember), and link to at-home mitigation resources.

Source & refresh

USDA Forest Service. Refreshed annual (usfs update). Primary source →

California top concern

Wildfire (WUI), seismic, water-supply variability

California carries the highest concentrated WUI wildfire risk in the US per USFS WHP, with FAIR Plan + non-renewal pressure intensifying since 2017 fires. FEMA NFHL coverage is strong; drinking-water systems vary from large urban (LADWP, EBMUD) to small disadvantaged community systems flagged in EPA SDWIS. Radon risk is mostly Zone 2-3.

See California state page for the full state-level rollup across all 12 dimensions.

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29 California ZIPs