Pushmataha County, Oklahoma Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · OK
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 33th
Pushmataha County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 32.8, 33th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Pushmataha County is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 32.8 out of 100 — placing it in the 33rd 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 wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Low risk — $671K in expected annual loss and about 0.01 events per year; ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at High risk — $458K in expected annual loss and about 1.32 events per year; and drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $518K in expected annual loss and about 42.46 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $6M in expected annual loss for a population of 11K.
Beyond physical exposure, Pushmataha 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.
The federal record bears this out: Pushmataha County has received 29 federal disaster declarations since 1968, including 15 for severe storm events and 6 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (severe storm), declared in July 2023.
Among 77 Oklahoma counties, Pushmataha County ranks #59 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $671K |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.32 / yr | $458K |
| Drought | Medium | 42.46 / yr | $518K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 23.42 / yr | $566K |
| Hail | Low | 5.30 / yr | $215K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.97 / yr | $877K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 1.08 / yr | $738 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 5.42 / yr | $28K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $79K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.57 / yr | $3M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K |
| Lightning | Low | 61.88 / yr | $59K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $179K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.07 / yr | $132K |
| 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
Pushmataha County has received 29 federal disaster declarations since 1968, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes in July 2023. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (15), Severe Ice Storm (6), Flood (3).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| July 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| February 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding |
| May 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| January 2014 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 29 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Pushmataha County?
Pushmataha County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 33th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pushmataha County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $671K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $458K EAL), Drought (Medium, $518K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pushmataha County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Pushmataha County ranks #59 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Pushmataha County had?
FEMA records 29 federal disaster declarations for Pushmataha County since 1968, most often 15 for severe storm events and 6 for severe ice storm events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes, declared in July 2023.
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. Pushmataha County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.