Wildfire Risk in 19037 — Phila Suburbs, PA

· Source: USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential

Phila Suburbs, Pennsylvania

🟡 MEDIUM RISK 4.3/10
2 Fires within 25mi (20yr)
11K Acres Burned (25mi)
2011 Last Fire Year

Historical Fires Near 19037 (Last 20 Years)

Radius Fire Count Acres Burned
Within 10 miles 2 6,551
Within 25 miles 2 10,744
Within 50 miles 11

Most recent fire recorded within 25 miles: 2011

USFS Fireshed Classification

Fireshed Region Eastern
Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Allegheny/Delaware Water Gap
WildfireRiskScore 4.3 / 10

Insurance Impact for 19037

Standard Coverage Available

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 19037. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.

Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +44%

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 19037 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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