Natural Disasters in Tatums, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 94.0 |
| Hail | 94.0 |
| Heat Wave | 91.9 |
| Ice Storm | 91.9 |
| Wildfire | 88.4 |
| Strong Wind | 85.6 |
| Drought | 82.9 |
| Winter Weather | 69.6 |
| Earthquake | 65.0 |
| Cold Wave | 59.6 |
| Landslide | 58.7 |
| Lightning | 57.1 |
| Hurricane | 42.8 |
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
Fire
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Fire | HOSPITAL ROAD FIRE |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Tornado | 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Apr 10, 2009 | Fire | HEALDTON CARTER FIRE |
| Feb 15, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 10, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 14, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 2006 | Fire | RATCLIFF FIRE |
| Jan 10, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Nov 30, 2005 | Fire | VELMA FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
Showing 20 of 33 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
84
Total Claims Paid
$2,529,388
Avg Claim Payout
$30,112
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,962,541
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
104
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4222 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $1,816,517 |
| DR-1820 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $377,914 |
| DR-4776 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $369,911 |
| DR-1876 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $287,605 |
| DR-1823 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $247,988 |
| DR-1349 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $158,415 |
| DR-4587 | Winter Storm | 3 | $19,192 |
| DR-1355 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | -$315,000 |
Tatums has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, heat wave. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 84 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,962,541 in public assistance recovery funding.