Wildfire Risk in Zip Code 19488
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
LOW-MEDIUM RISK 2.7/10
6 Fires within 25mi (20yr)
7K Acres Burned (25mi)
2017 Last Fire Year
Historical Fires Near 19488 (Last 20 Years)
| Radius | Fire Count | Acres Burned |
|---|---|---|
| Within 10 miles | 2 | 2,608 |
| Within 25 miles | 6 | 7,350 |
| Within 50 miles | 19 | — |
Most recent fire recorded within 25 miles: 2017
USFS Fireshed Classification
Fireshed Region Eastern
Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Allegheny/Delaware Water Gap
WildfireRiskScore 2.7 / 10
Insurance Impact for 19488
Standard Coverage Available
Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 19488. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.
Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +35%
Defensible Space Recommendations for LOW-MEDIUM Risk
Low Risk — Standard Precautions
Standard yard maintenance is sufficient. Avoid burning debris on dry/windy days. Know your local fire department contact.
How the WildfireRiskScore Is Calculated
The WildfireRiskScore (0–10) for zip code 19488 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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