Roger Mills County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

23.2

National percentile: 23th

Roger Mills County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.2, 23th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $5M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 3K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $1M/yr
Wildfire
Medium $723K/yr
Ice Storm
Medium $159K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 97.82 / yr $1M
Wildfire Medium 0.01 / yr $723K
Ice Storm Medium 0.83 / yr $159K
Landslide Low 0.45 / yr $4K
Strong Wind Medium 3.46 / yr $487K
Winter Weather Low 9.00 / yr $43K
Hail Low 7.82 / yr $168K
Cold Wave Low 2.68 / yr $393K
Tornado Low 0.89 / yr $490K
Heat Wave Very Low 6.11 / yr $54K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $15K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $3K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.36 / yr $819K
Lightning Very Low 48.05 / yr $16K
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 Roger Mills County?

Roger Mills County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 23th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Roger Mills County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $723K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $159K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Roger Mills County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Roger Mills County ranks #70 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. Roger Mills County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.