Craig County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

55.5

National percentile: 56th

Craig County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 55.5, 56th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $12M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 14K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
Very High $2M/yr
Drought
Medium $451K/yr
Heat Wave
Low $697K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm Very High 1.31 / yr $2M
Drought Medium 25.96 / yr $451K
Heat Wave Low 22.58 / yr $697K
Tornado Medium 0.78 / yr $2M
Cold Wave Medium 2.11 / yr $1M
Strong Wind Medium 6.94 / yr $546K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $57K
Riverine Flood Low 1.25 / yr $5M
Winter Weather Low 9.95 / yr $45K
Landslide Very Low 0.14 / yr $932
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $188K
Lightning Low 54.93 / yr $119K
Hail Low 8.36 / yr $98K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $12K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Craig County?

Craig County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 56th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Craig County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $451K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $697K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Craig County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Craig County ranks #42 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Craig County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.