Latimer County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

34.6

National percentile: 35th

Latimer County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 34.6, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $7M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 9K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Medium $1M/yr
Ice Storm
High $434K/yr
Heat Wave
Low $464K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Medium 0.02 / yr $1M
Ice Storm High 1.40 / yr $434K
Heat Wave Low 23.95 / yr $464K
Hail Low 6.31 / yr $216K
Tornado Low 0.58 / yr $816K
Landslide Very Low 0.63 / yr $742
Winter Weather Low 6.42 / yr $30K
Riverine Flood Low 1.39 / yr $3M
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $15K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $68K
Lightning Low 59.97 / yr $74K
Strong Wind Low 4.13 / yr $140K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.89 / yr $154K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 28.17 / 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 Latimer County?

Latimer County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Latimer County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $434K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $464K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Latimer County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Latimer County ranks #56 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Latimer County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.