What is the wildfire risk in zip code 76122?

Zip code 76122 (Fort Worth, TX) has a WildfireRiskScore of 6.7 out of 10, classified as HIGH risk. This is based on USFS Fireshed Registry data, historical fire occurrence, and wildland-urban interface factors.

How many wildfires have occurred near 76122?

In the last 20 years, there have been 0 recorded wildfires within 25 miles of 76122, burning approximately 0 acres. Within 10 miles, 0 fires have occurred.

Will homeowners insurance be affected by wildfire risk in 76122?

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 76122. Wildfire risk may increase premiums by an estimated 57% compared to low-risk areas.

Wildfire Risk in Zip Code 76122

Fort Worth, Texas

🟠 HIGH RISK 6.7/10

0 Fires within 25mi (20yr)

0 Acres Burned (25mi)

None Last Fire Year

Historical Fires Near 76122 (Last 20 Years)

Radius	Fire Count	Acres Burned
Within 10 miles	0	0
Within 25 miles	0	0
Within 50 miles	28	—

USFS Fireshed Classification

Fireshed Region Southwest

Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Texas Hill Country

WildfireRiskScore 6.7 / 10

Insurance Impact for 76122

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Standard Coverage Available

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 76122. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.

Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +57%

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Defensible Space Recommendations for HIGH Risk

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Zone 1 (0–30 ft)

Remove dead vegetation, create ember-resistant zone around home. Clear gutters and roof of debris regularly.

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Zone 2 (30–100 ft)

Space trees 10 ft apart crown-to-crown. Remove ladder fuels (low branches). Mow grass to 4 inches or less.

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Home Hardening

Use ember-resistant vents, Class A roof materials, multi-pane windows. Enclose eaves and soffits.

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Evacuation Plan

Know your evacuation zone and two exit routes. Sign up for local emergency alerts. Keep gas tank above half.

How the WildfireRiskScore Is Calculated

The WildfireRiskScore (0–10) for zip code 76122 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.

Nearby Zip Codes in Fort Worth

76101 Fort Worth, TX 🟠 HIGH Score: 7.6/10 76104 Fort Worth, TX 🟠 HIGH Score: 6/10 76107 Fort Worth, TX 🟠 HIGH Score: 6.1/10 76110 Fort Worth, TX 🟠 HIGH Score: 6.5/10 76113 Fort Worth, TX 🟠 HIGH Score: 6.8/10

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