Wildfire Risk in 08022 — South Jersey, NJ

· Source: USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential

South Jersey, New Jersey

🟡 MEDIUM RISK 4.6/10
9 Fires within 25mi (20yr)
16K Acres Burned (25mi)
2012 Last Fire Year

Historical Fires Near 08022 (Last 20 Years)

Radius Fire Count Acres Burned
Within 10 miles 2 2,092
Within 25 miles 9 16,436
Within 50 miles 9

Most recent fire recorded within 25 miles: 2012

USFS Fireshed Classification

Fireshed Region Eastern
Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Pine Barrens
WildfireRiskScore 4.6 / 10

Insurance Impact for 08022

Standard Coverage Available

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 08022. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.

Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +43%

Defensible Space Recommendations for MEDIUM Risk

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Maintain Cleared Vegetation

Keep immediate surroundings clear of dry brush and dead wood. Clean gutters seasonally.

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Know Your Evacuation Zone

Register for local emergency alerts. Keep an emergency kit ready. Have one evacuation route planned.

How the WildfireRiskScore Is Calculated

The WildfireRiskScore (0–10) for zip code 08022 is a composite of three factors:

  • USFS Fireshed classification (0–4 points): Based on the USFS Fireshed Registry, which categorizes all US land by wildfire risk using fuel loads, weather patterns, and ignition probability.
  • Historical fire density (0–3 points): Weighted count of recorded wildfires within 25 miles over the past 20 years from the USFS Fire Occurrence Database.
  • Terrain and WUI factors (0–3 points): Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) proximity, elevation, aspect, and slope — areas at the edge of undeveloped wildland are at highest risk.

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