Wildfire Risk in New Hampshire
All New Hampshire counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 10 of 10 New Hampshire counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Hillsborough County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 67.0, with $204K in expected annual wildfire losses.
No New Hampshire county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $387K 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 | Hillsborough County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $204K | |
| 2 | Rockingham County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $64K | |
| 3 | Merrimack County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K | |
| 4 | Strafford County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $23K | |
| 5 | Carroll County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $19K | |
| 6 | Grafton County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $16K | |
| 7 | Belknap County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K | |
| 8 | Cheshire County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K | |
| 9 | Coos County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K | |
| 10 | Sullivan County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
10 New Hampshire counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all New Hampshire counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New Hampshire county has the highest wildfire risk?
Hillsborough County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in New Hampshire at 67.0 (Low), with $204K in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many New Hampshire counties face significant wildfire risk?
10 New Hampshire counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.