Wildfire risk snapshot · Riverton, UT

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Riverton, UT.

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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

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: Moderate (54/100) · RH 63% · Wind 9 mph · Rain chance 1%.

1 active fire weather alert · 4103 active fire points within 50 mi.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

61

/ 100

Wildfire risk score61/100

For typical homes located in Riverton, UT.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

4103

within 50 mi

Nearest

16 mi

Smoke plume

Smoke detected

Dryness and wind signal

Moderate (54/100)

RH 63% · Wind 9 mph · Rain 1%

NOAA HMS · fires Jun 24 · smoke Jun 24

Local historical hazard map

Riverton, UT

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

Moderate signal

Fire weather alerts near Riverton

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued June 24 at 11:06PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Live dryness and wind

Moderate (54/100)

RH 63% · Wind 9 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 1%

Forecast mentions

Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Thursday

Patchy Smoke

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

MODERATE

Rain chance: 36%

Max wind: 8 to 13 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 17 to 23 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 42%

Max wind: 5 to 13 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 34%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1120,405
Baseline tile score61/100
Active fire detections4103 within 50 mi · nearest 16 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 Riverton

  • 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 Riverton

Can wildfire affect Riverton?

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.