Natural Disasters in May, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.7 |
| Ice Storm | 97.2 |
| Wildfire | 81.9 |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 |
| Hail | 69.5 |
| Tornado | 30.6 |
| Heat Wave | 30.0 |
| Hurricane | 28.7 |
| Strong Wind | 25.4 |
| Winter Weather | 20.5 |
| Earthquake | 16.5 |
| Landslide | 7.2 |
| Lightning | 7.1 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Fire | NW OKLAHOMA WILDFIRE OUTBREAK COMPLEX |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 14, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 1, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Jun 29, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$8,869
Avg Claim Payout
$4,435
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$784,068
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4299 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $308,900 |
| DR-4721 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $150,014 |
| DR-4438 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $104,668 |
| DR-4109 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $99,774 |
| DR-1712 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $83,205 |
| DR-1803 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $37,507 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$112,485
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $59,985 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $30,000 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
May has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, ice storm, wildfire. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $784,068 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.