Wildfire Risk in 90858 — Long Beach, CA
· Source: USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential
Long Beach, California
Historical Fires Near 90858 (Last 20 Years)
| Radius | Fire Count | Acres Burned |
|---|---|---|
| Within 10 miles | 3 | 13,596 |
| Within 25 miles | 21 | 32,917 |
| Within 50 miles | 30 | — |
Most recent fire recorded within 25 miles: 2024
USFS Fireshed Classification
Insurance Impact for 90858
This zip code is in a high wildfire risk zone. Several major insurers have stopped writing new policies or non-renewed existing policies in areas like 90858. Homeowners may need to seek California FAIR Plan, Surplus Lines, or specialty wildfire insurers such as Hippo or Openly.
Defensible Space Recommendations for VERY HIGH Risk
Remove dead vegetation, create ember-resistant zone around home. Clear gutters and roof of debris regularly.
Space trees 10 ft apart crown-to-crown. Remove ladder fuels (low branches). Mow grass to 4 inches or less.
Use ember-resistant vents, Class A roof materials, multi-pane windows. Enclose eaves and soffits.
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 90858 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.
For California zip codes, the CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) designation is also shown. The FHSZ is used by California state law to regulate building codes and insurance requirements.
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