Natural Disasters in Watonga, OK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 93.8 |
| Hail | 92.0 |
| Drought | 82.5 |
| Strong Wind | 66.3 |
| Wildfire | 63.1 |
| Cold Wave | 52.3 |
| Tornado | 51.7 |
| Landslide | 42.4 |
| Heat Wave | 41.1 |
| Earthquake | 37.9 |
| Winter Weather | 37.9 |
| Hurricane | 21.9 |
| Lightning | 4.2 |
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
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 |
Watonga has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, drought. 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.