Natural Disasters in Cowlington, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
74.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 96.9 |
| Wildfire | 96.1 |
| Drought | 95.4 |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 |
| Tornado | 88.2 |
| Lightning | 77.4 |
| Winter Weather | 75.7 |
| Strong Wind | 74.3 |
| Landslide | 69.3 |
| Earthquake | 67.2 |
| Hail | 65.0 |
| Cold Wave | 56.9 |
| Hurricane | 55.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
32
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 25, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 20, 2013 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 27, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 5, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 14, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$1,303,706
Avg Claim Payout
$30,319
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,119,809
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
142
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4222 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $1,041,043 |
| DR-1876 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $289,684 |
| DR-4324 | Tornado | 3 | $274,527 |
| DR-1988 | Severe Storm(s) | 52 | $244,897 |
| DR-4438 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $201,259 |
| DR-1989 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $39,682 |
| DR-4164 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $8,714 |
| DR-1917 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,265 |
| DR-1883 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $6,107 |
| DR-4587 | Winter Storm | 1 | $4,619 |
| DR-1355 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $3,010 |
Cowlington has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, wildfire, drought. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,119,809 in public assistance recovery funding.