Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · OK
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Okfuskee County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.4, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Okfuskee County carries a very low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 40.4 out of 100 — placing it in the 40th national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
The county's risk is driven primarily by drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at High risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 34.64 events per year; wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Medium risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 0.02 events per year; and ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at High risk — $489K in expected annual loss and about 1.29 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $7M in expected annual loss for a population of 11K.
Beyond physical exposure, Okfuskee County has a very high social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a very low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). That combination — a more vulnerable population with limited resilience — can amplify the human cost of any given event.
History supports the rating: Okfuskee County has received 40 federal disaster declarations since 1974, including 19 for severe storm events and 8 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (severe storm), declared in March 2025.
Among 77 Oklahoma counties, Okfuskee County ranks #53 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 34.64 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.29 / yr | $489K |
| Hail | Medium | 9.37 / yr | $396K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 25.11 / yr | $636K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $1K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 8.00 / yr | $46K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.76 / yr | $685K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $92K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $352K |
| Lightning | Low | 54.82 / yr | $68K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.72 / yr | $175K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.36 / yr | $2M |
| 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
Okfuskee County has received 40 federal disaster declarations since 1974, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in March 2025. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (19), Severe Ice Storm (8), Flood (5).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| April 2024 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| July 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| June 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| July 2017 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| February 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 40 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Okfuskee County?
Okfuskee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Okfuskee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $489K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Okfuskee County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Okfuskee County ranks #53 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Okfuskee County had?
FEMA records 40 federal disaster declarations for Okfuskee County since 1974, most often 19 for severe storm events and 8 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, declared in March 2025.
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. Okfuskee County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.