Wildfire Risk in Massachusetts
All Massachusetts counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 14 of 14 Massachusetts counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Middlesex County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 72.8, with $268K in expected annual wildfire losses.
No Massachusetts county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $795K 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 | Middlesex County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $268K | |
| 2 | Worcester County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $116K | |
| 3 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $83K | |
| 4 | Plymouth County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $78K | |
| 5 | Barnstable County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $59K | |
| 6 | Norfolk County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $61K | |
| 7 | Hampden County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K | |
| 8 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K | |
| 9 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $23K | |
| 10 | Hampshire County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $26K | |
| 11 | Dukes County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K | |
| 12 | Berkshire County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K | |
| 13 | Nantucket County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K | |
| 14 | Suffolk County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
14 Massachusetts counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Massachusetts counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Massachusetts county has the highest wildfire risk?
Middlesex County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Massachusetts at 72.8 (Low), with $268K in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Massachusetts counties face significant wildfire risk?
14 Massachusetts counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.