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Current risk outlook
Wildfire risk for Santa Clara, NM.
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
HIGHHigh
Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: High (86/100) · RH 20% · Wind 7 mph · Rain chance 10%.
1 active fire weather alert · 170 active fire points within 50 mi.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
49
/ 100
For typical homes located in Santa Clara, NM.
Baseline context
Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.
Active fire & smoke
170
within 50 mi
Nearest
46 mi
Smoke plume
No smoke plume detected
Dryness and wind signal
High (86/100)
RH 20% · Wind 7 mph · Rain 10%
NOAA HMS · fires Jun 25 · smoke Jun 25
Compare other local risks
See how Santa Clara scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Santa Clara, NM
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 signalFire weather alerts near Santa Clara
Fire Weather Watch
Effective local time
Fire Weather Watch issued June 25 at 12:57PM MDT until June 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Live dryness and wind
High (86/100)
RH 20% · Wind 7 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 10%
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 Santa Clara, NM.
5-day weather outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 20%
Max wind: 13 to 17 mph
Risk score: 49/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 20%
Max wind: 3 to 20 mph
Risk score: 53/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 7 to 21 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 8 to 22 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 8 to 18 mph
Risk score: 16/100
Historical wildfire exposure
Local wildfire data facts
Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.
Historical wildfire exposure near Santa Clara
- 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 Santa Clara
Can wildfire affect Santa Clara?
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.