Wildfire Risk in Delaware
All Delaware counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Sussex County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 84.8, with $538K in expected annual wildfire losses.
No Delaware county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $759K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $538K | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $126K | |
| 3 | New Castle County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $95K |
3 Delaware counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest wildfire risk?
Sussex County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Delaware at 84.8 (Low), with $538K in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant wildfire risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.