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Wildfire risk snapshot · Smithfield, NC

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Smithfield, NC.

Live conditions updated 12 min ago. 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: Low (0/100) · RH 94% · Wind 12 mph · Rain chance 71%.

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

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

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

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For typical homes located in Smithfield, NC.

Baseline context

Wildfire modeling is rolling out for Smithfield. This baseline reflects overall hazard exposure until wildfire-specific data is live.

Active fire & smoke

0

within 50 mi

Nearest

375 mi

Smoke plume

No smoke plume detected

Dryness and wind signal

Low (0/100)

RH 94% · Wind 12 mph · Rain 71%

NOAA HMS · fires Feb 26 · smoke Feb 26

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All hazards combined

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Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

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Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

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Storm surge risk

Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability

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Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

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Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

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Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

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Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

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Local hazard map

Smithfield, NC

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Live fire weather signals

Low signal

Fire weather alerts near Smithfield

No active fire weather alerts at the moment.

Live dryness and wind

Low (0/100)

RH 94% · Wind 12 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 71%

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.

Protect your home before the next storm

Use wildfire exposure to plan defensible space, evacuation timing, and coverage in Smithfield, NC.

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5-day weather outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 91%

Max wind: 12 mph

Risk score: 55/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 26%

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 24%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 to 6 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 36%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 25/100