Wildfire risk snapshot · Clark Fork, ID

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Clark Fork, ID.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

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

Live risk outlook

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: Elevated (72/100) · RH 23% · Wind 5 mph · Rain chance 1%.

0 active fire weather alerts · 785 active fire points within 50 mi.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

68

/ 100

Wildfire risk score68/100

For typical homes located in Clark Fork, ID.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

785

within 50 mi

Nearest

7 mi

Smoke plume

Smoke detected

Dryness and wind signal

Elevated (72/100)

RH 23% · Wind 5 mph · Rain 1%

NOAA HMS · fires Aug 26 · smoke Aug 26

Local historical hazard map

Clark Fork, ID

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

Elevated signal

Fire weather alerts near Clark Fork

No active fire weather alerts at the moment.

Live dryness and wind

Elevated (72/100)

RH 23% · Wind 5 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 1%

Forecast mentions

Thursday

Haze then Areas Of Smoke

Friday

Areas Of Smoke then Sunny

View full NWS forecast →

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: 3%

Max wind: 2 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 1 to 9 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 13%

Max wind: 2 to 10 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 23%

Max wind: 0 to 7 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1162,481
Baseline tile score68/100
Active fire detections785 within 50 mi · nearest 7 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 Clark Fork

  • 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 Clark Fork

Can wildfire affect Clark Fork?

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.