Arizona Wildfire Risk Map
Arizona's high country — Flagstaff, Prescott, the Mogollon Rim — faces severe forest fire risk amid prolonged drought.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
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Fire locations come from NIFC — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
Arizona live wildfire map
Active wildfires across Arizona — perimeters and incident flames straight from NIFC, updated automatically. Tap any city or county marker to open its detailed fire risk report, or enter your exact address for a free street-level risk score.
See the live Arizona active fire map →When is fire season in Arizona?
Arizona is driest and most dangerous in May and June, before the summer monsoon arrives. The high country — Flagstaff, Prescott, the Mogollon Rim — carries the heaviest forest-fire risk.
See Arizona's major wildfires →How Arizona wildfire risk is rated: FEMA's National Risk Index
The federal benchmark for Arizona is FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI), which scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract. Each place gets one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High — describing its risk compared with all other places at the same level nationwide.
A community's wildfire rating combines three things: how much fire damage is expected each year (Expected Annual Loss), how vulnerable the population is (Social Vulnerability), and how well it can recover (Community Resilience). For wildfire specifically, FEMA weighs a community’s exposure, fire frequency, and historic loss ratio. Wildfire is one of 18 natural hazards the NRI tracks.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index — Wildfire ↗. A county or tract rating is a starting point — your individual home's score depends on its exact location, terrain, and construction.
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Arizona wildfire risk — frequently asked
How high is wildfire risk in Arizona?
Arizona's high country — Flagstaff, Prescott, the Mogollon Rim — faces severe forest fire risk amid prolonged drought. Check your exact AZ address for a free 0–100 wildfire risk score.
When is wildfire season in Arizona?
Arizona is driest and most dangerous in May and June, before the summer monsoon arrives. The high country — Flagstaff, Prescott, the Mogollon Rim — carries the heaviest forest-fire risk.
Which Arizona counties have the highest wildfire risk?
Arizona counties with detailed wildfire risk profiles include Coconino County, Yavapai County, Gila County, Navajo County. Open any county for its hazard rating, recorded fire history, and federal Risk-to-Homes data.
How does FEMA rate wildfire risk in Arizona?
FEMA's National Risk Index scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract and assigns one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High. A Arizona community's wildfire rating reflects its expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience, weighing fire exposure, frequency, and historic loss ratio. Source: FEMA National Risk Index (hazards.fema.gov/nri/wildfire).
Is fire insurance hard to get in Arizona?
In high-risk Arizona areas, wildfire hazard drives higher premiums and non-renewals. See the Arizona fire insurance guide for premium impact and how to find coverage.
How do I check my address's wildfire risk in Arizona?
Enter your exact Arizona street address on FireRisk.ai for a free street-level wildfire risk score, the nearest recorded fires, defensible-space zones, and home-insurance impact.