District of Columbia wildfire risk
District of Columbia has the highest wildfire risk in District of Columbia, scoring 26.2 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 26.2 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
Wildfire risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in District of Columbia:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest wildfire risk county in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia, DC has the highest wildfire risk in District of Columbia, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 26.2 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes wildfire risk in District of Columbia?
Wildfire risk reflects expected annual losses to buildings, population, and agriculture from wildfire, adjusted for social vulnerability and community resilience. High scores cluster in the western US, where dry climate, fuel loads, and seasonal wind patterns combine with rapid suburban development into fire-prone terrain.