Natural Disasters in Wainwright, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
76.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.3 |
| Hail | 95.0 |
| Heat Wave | 94.6 |
| Tornado | 90.8 |
| Drought | 89.7 |
| Wildfire | 89.0 |
| Winter Weather | 85.7 |
| Strong Wind | 83.2 |
| Earthquake | 79.4 |
| Lightning | 78.4 |
| Cold Wave | 75.2 |
| Hurricane | 48.0 |
| Landslide | 28.4 |
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
34
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
18 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 26, 2015 | 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 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 9, 2008 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 34 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
260
Total Claims Paid
$15,780,776
Avg Claim Payout
$60,695
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,734,371
Disasters with PA
14
Total Projects
300
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4438 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $4,884,175 |
| DR-4222 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $904,543 |
| DR-1876 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $585,545 |
| DR-4256 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $380,876 |
| DR-4324 | Tornado | 27 | $358,912 |
| DR-1988 | Severe Storm(s) | 77 | $352,418 |
| DR-4315 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $325,505 |
| DR-4530 | Biological | 9 | $217,606 |
| DR-1712 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $181,612 |
| DR-4721 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $164,634 |
| DR-1465 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $155,014 |
| DR-4587 | Winter Storm | 1 | $90,000 |
| DR-1823 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $71,141 |
| DR-1883 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $62,387 |
Wainwright has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, heat wave. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (18 declarations). 260 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,734,371 in public assistance recovery funding.