Wildfire risk snapshot · Rockvale, CO

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Rockvale, CO.

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This view summarizes wildfire exposure based on fuels, seasonal dryness, and regional fire patterns. Dedicated wildfire baselines are rolling out.

Live risk outlook

HIGH

High

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: High (94/100) · RH 19% · Wind 18 mph · Rain chance 1%.

0 active fire weather alerts · 689 active fire points within 50 mi.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

70

/ 100

Wildfire risk score70/100

For typical homes located in Rockvale, CO.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

689

within 50 mi

Nearest

19 mi

Smoke plume

Smoke detected

Dryness and wind signal

High (94/100)

RH 19% · Wind 18 mph · Rain 1%

NOAA HMS · fires Jul 12 · smoke Jul 12

Local historical hazard map

Rockvale, CO

Historical wildfire tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live fire weather signals

High signal

Fire weather alerts near Rockvale

No active fire weather alerts at the moment.

Live dryness and wind

High (94/100)

RH 19% · Wind 18 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 1%

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Source: National Weather Service.

Wildfire readiness checklist

  • Clear dry debris within 5 ft of structures.
  • Trim branches 6–10 ft from roofs and chimneys.
  • Move wood piles and propane tanks 30+ ft away.
  • Clean gutters and ember screens before peak season.

Prioritize defensible space, ember hardening, and evacuation routes.

5-day weather outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 4%

Max wind: 15 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 0 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 0 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 0 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1052,383
Baseline tile score70/100
Active fire detections689 within 50 mi · nearest 19 mi
Smoke plume statusSmoke detected

Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.

Historical wildfire exposure near Rockvale

  • Wildfire risk tracks fuel availability, drought stress, and wind-driven spread.
  • Local topography can funnel flames and embers into specific corridors.
  • Seasonality matters: prolonged dry spells raise ignition and spread risk.

Wildfire risk FAQs for Rockvale

Can wildfire affect Rockvale?

Wildfire exposure depends on nearby fuels, dryness, and wind patterns. This view summarizes regional conditions and seasonal drivers.

What drives wildfire spread risk?

Dry fuels, wind, slope, and prolonged heat create the highest spread potential. Defensible space and ember resistance reduce damage risk.