Okmulgee County Disaster Risk
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
75th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#25
of 77 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
66th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 66% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 92% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Moderate
Higher than 85% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 61% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 23% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Okmulgee faces elevated national disaster risk
With a composite score of 74.62, Okmulgee County ranks well above national averages for natural disaster exposure, earning a "Relatively Low" rating. The county's multi-hazard profile demands careful preparation.
Okmulgee exceeds Oklahoma's state average
At 74.62, Okmulgee ranks significantly above Oklahoma's 55.47 state average, placing it in the upper third of the state's riskiest counties. Its exposure substantially exceeds typical Oklahoma risk levels.
Okmulgee ranks high in eastern Oklahoma
Okmulgee (74.62) trails only Muskogee (82.03) in the region while outpacing McIntosh (65.78), Okfuskee (40.39), and Murray (32.54). It represents the second-highest-risk county in the eastern Oklahoma cluster.
Wildfire and tornado create dual threats
Wildfire risk peaks at 91.73—among Oklahoma's highest—while tornado exposure (84.67) ranks second. Flood risk (66.00) adds a third significant hazard, creating a complex multi-threat environment.
Multi-hazard policies protect against overlap
Okmulgee residents should ensure homeowners policies explicitly cover wildfire, wind, hail, and flood damage. Identify shelter locations for tornado season and maintain vegetation clearance around structures year-round.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Okmulgee County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Okmulgee County
Risk Verdict
With a national percentile rank of 75th, Okmulgee County faces below-average hazard exposure relative to U.S. counties as a whole. Above-average risk does not mean imminent danger; it signals that informed, hazard-specific preparedness has high value here.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Okmulgee County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 92th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 85th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include flood (66th percentile), earthquake (61th percentile), hurricane (23th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 92th percentile nationally for wildfire risk, Okmulgee County households benefit from creating defensible space — a buffer of reduced vegetation around structures — and reviewing whether homeowners insurance covers wildfire damage in this region. The county's tornado exposure at the 85th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Enrolling in the county's wireless emergency alert system and keeping a vehicle at least half-full during peak fire season are low-cost habits that dramatically reduce evacuation lag time for Okmulgee County residents.
Regional Context
At 19.1 points above the Oklahoma state average, Okmulgee County carries meaningfully higher natural disaster exposure than a typical Oklahoma county.
Is your household prepared for Okmulgee 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.