McClain County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

62.8

National percentile: 63th

McClain County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 62.8, 63th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $26M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $26M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 42K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
High $995K/yr
Tornado
Medium $8M/yr
Hail
Medium $2M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm High 1.43 / yr $995K
Tornado Medium 0.69 / yr $8M
Hail Medium 11.40 / yr $2M
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $1M
Heat Wave Medium 17.89 / yr $2M
Drought Medium 34.81 / yr $820K
Cold Wave Medium 1.58 / yr $3M
Winter Weather Medium 8.89 / yr $147K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $407K
Riverine Flood Low 0.82 / yr $8M
Landslide Very Low 0.16 / yr $2K
Lightning Very Low 52.11 / yr $89K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $8K
Strong Wind Low 5.22 / yr $181K
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 McClain County?

McClain County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 62.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 63th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in McClain County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $995K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $8M EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does McClain County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

McClain County ranks #35 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. McClain County's $26M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.