Natural Disasters in Seminole, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.6 |
| Wildfire | 91.1 |
| Ice Storm | 87.8 |
| Heat Wave | 87.7 |
| Tornado | 78.7 |
| Drought | 69.3 |
| Winter Weather | 68.6 |
| Cold Wave | 63.0 |
| Landslide | 61.8 |
| Strong Wind | 56.8 |
| Earthquake | 51.6 |
| Lightning | 48.8 |
| Hurricane | 33.9 |
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
33
Most Recent
Tornado
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 20, 2013 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 9, 2008 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 24, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 33 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$1,092,130
Avg Claim Payout
$25,398
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,927,444
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4776 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $889,079 |
| DR-4222 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $588,363 |
| DR-1712 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $462,376 |
| DR-1718 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $363,933 |
| DR-1883 | Severe Ice Storm | 18 | $180,662 |
| DR-1917 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $166,005 |
| DR-4117 | Tornado | 21 | $162,778 |
| DR-1876 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $93,671 |
| DR-4587 | Winter Storm | 1 | $11,464 |
| DR-1735 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $9,112 |
Seminole has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,927,444 in public assistance recovery funding.