Kingfisher County, Oklahoma Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · OK
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 57th
Kingfisher County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 56.8, 57th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Kingfisher County is low, with a National Risk Index score of 56.8 out of 100 — placing it in the 57th national percentile and below the national average for natural-disaster risk. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at High risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 1.02 events per year; hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Medium risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 10.58 events per year; and tornado (violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage) at Medium risk — $4M in expected annual loss and about 0.98 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $18M in expected annual loss for a population of 15K.
Beyond physical exposure, Kingfisher County has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
History supports the rating: Kingfisher County has received 35 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including 14 for severe storm events and 9 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms (severe ice storm), declared in February 2021.
Among 77 Oklahoma counties, Kingfisher County ranks #40 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.02 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 10.58 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.98 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 2.32 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 66.34 / yr | $711K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.72 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 17.58 / yr | $601K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $49K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $164K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.79 / yr | $5M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.58 / yr | $42K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $477 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $19K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 51.08 / yr | $24K |
| 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 |
Disaster History
Kingfisher County has received 35 federal disaster declarations since 1973, most recently Severe Winter Storms in February 2021. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (14), Severe Ice Storm (9), Flood (5).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| December 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| June 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| February 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
| December 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
| May 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| April 2013 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 35 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Kingfisher County?
Kingfisher County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 56.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 57th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Kingfisher County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $1M EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Kingfisher County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Kingfisher County ranks #40 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Kingfisher County had?
FEMA records 35 federal disaster declarations for Kingfisher County since 1973, most often 14 for severe storm events and 9 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms, declared in February 2021.
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. Kingfisher County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.