Natural Disasters in Geary, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.5 |
| Hail | 96.7 |
| Tornado | 95.0 |
| Heat Wave | 93.0 |
| Cold Wave | 91.1 |
| Winter Weather | 87.5 |
| Wildfire | 83.9 |
| Drought | 70.4 |
| Strong Wind | 63.5 |
| Earthquake | 61.7 |
| Landslide | 60.7 |
| Hurricane | 30.2 |
| Lightning | 26.5 |
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
33
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Dec 21, 2020 | 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 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Fire | GEARY FIRE |
| Jun 6, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 24, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
Showing 20 of 33 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
179
Total IA Distributed
$290,763
Repair/Replace
$242,903
Rental Assistance
$11,198
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4587 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1718 | 163 | $275,901 | $4,035 |
| DR-4530 | 1 | $6,473 | — |
| DR-1989 | 1 | $2,579 | $2,579 |
| DR-4438 | 1 | $2,119 | $741 |
| DR-4117 | 1 | $1,093 | $1,711 |
| DR-1712 | 8 | $1,031 | $344 |
| DR-4222 | 1 | $818 | $938 |
| DR-4791 | 1 | $750 | $6,328 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$119,559
Avg Claim Payout
$17,080
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,492,502
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
187
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1718 | Severe Storm(s) | 143 | $1,804,258 |
| DR-4575 | Winter Storm | 7 | $155,793 |
| DR-4247 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $143,989 |
| DR-4256 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $125,850 |
| DR-1989 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $87,304 |
| DR-4109 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $87,201 |
| DR-1712 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $38,626 |
| DR-4438 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $23,528 |
| DR-4299 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $21,024 |
| DR-1775 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,931 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
38
Federal Funding
$3,468,428
Properties Protected
1,218
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.78
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 10 | $247,198 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 10 | $327,925 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $182,650 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 4 | $2,565,191 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $68,455 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Geary has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, tornado. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,492,502 in public assistance recovery funding. $290,763 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 38 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.