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Wildfire risk · New York

Wildfire risk in New York

Wildfire risk (USDA Forest Service) data for ZIP codes in New York. 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 →

New York top concern

Lead service lines (older cities), coastal flood

New York has LCRR lead-service-line obligations in NYC (DEP), Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany. Coastal AE/VE zones along NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley. Catskill/Delaware watersheds give NYC water unusual quality but require ongoing EPA SDWIS oversight.

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

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26 New York ZIPs