Caddo County Disaster Risk
Caddo County, Oklahoma
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
63th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#33
of 77 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
54th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 54% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 86% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Moderate
Higher than 83% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 59% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 39% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Caddo County, Oklahoma
Caddo exceeds national risk average substantially
Caddo County scores 63.39 on the composite risk scale, placing it in the "Relatively Low" category but notably above typical U.S. county exposure. This elevated score reflects significant tornado, wildfire, and earthquake risks.
Above Oklahoma's average in multiple hazards
At 63.39 versus Oklahoma's 55.47 average, Caddo ranks above state baseline, making it one of Oklahoma's higher-risk counties. The county faces above-average exposure to tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes.
Caddo faces substantial regional risk
Caddo's 63.39 score places it between moderate-risk counties like Beckham (57.82) and the highest-risk Bryan County (74.55). Its tornado risk of 82.51 and wildfire risk of 85.59 both rank among the region's most elevated.
Tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes threaten Caddo
Tornado risk at 82.51 and wildfire risk at 85.59 dominate Caddo's hazard picture, requiring serious preparedness for both threats. Earthquake risk of 58.84—above state average—adds a third significant concern for Caddo residents.
Secure comprehensive multi-hazard insurance protection
Caddo residents should carry homeowner's insurance covering tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, and floods, given the county's exposure across all major hazard types. Build a reinforced safe room for tornado protection, maintain 30-50 feet of defensible space around structures for wildfire mitigation, and secure heavy furniture to walls to mitigate earthquake damage.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Caddo County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Caddo County
Risk Verdict
Natural hazard pressure in Caddo County is below the national midpoint, with a composite score at the 63th percentile. Proactive emergency planning and awareness of the specific hazards driving Caddo County's score can meaningfully reduce household risk.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Caddo County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 86th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 83th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (59th percentile), flood (54th percentile), hurricane (39th percentile).
Preparedness Context
With wildfire ranked at the 86th percentile nationally, Caddo County is in a zone where air quality can deteriorate rapidly before structures are threatened. An N95 respirator and a HEPA air purifier are practical items for Caddo County households to have on hand before fire season. The county's tornado exposure at the 83th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Defensible space, insurance review, and an evacuation plan are the three preparedness pillars for Caddo County households — and the insurance review is the one most often deferred by Caddo County residents and most costly to skip when a fire event actually occurs.
Regional Context
Caddo County is 7.9 composite risk points above the Oklahoma average, indicating that residents face greater natural hazard exposure than most of their in-state neighbors.
Is your household prepared for Caddo County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.