Pottawatomie County
Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 82th
Pottawatomie County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 82.3, 82th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $37M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | High | 0.96 / yr | $13M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.22 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | High | 10.78 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 19.16 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | High | 8.58 / yr | $248K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.42 / yr | $4M |
| Drought | Medium | 29.70 / yr | $789K |
| Lightning | Medium | 53.19 / yr | $504K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.34 / yr | $733K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $554K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.11 / yr | $9M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $2K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $19K |
| 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 Pottawatomie County?
Pottawatomie County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 82.3 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 82th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pottawatomie County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (High, $13M EAL), Ice Storm (Very High, $1M EAL), Hail (High, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pottawatomie County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Pottawatomie County ranks #11 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Pottawatomie County's $37M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.