Roger Mills County Disaster Risk
Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
23th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#70
of 77 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
10th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 10% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 89% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 39% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 19% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 18% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
Roger Mills sits well below national risk
Roger Mills County's composite risk score of 23.19 places it in the very low category, significantly below the state average of 55.47. This county faces substantially lower natural disaster exposure than most U.S. counties, making it one of Oklahoma's safest communities.
One of Oklahoma's lowest-risk counties
Roger Mills ranks among Oklahoma's safest counties, with a composite risk score nearly 60% below the state average. Only a handful of Oklahoma counties carry lower overall natural disaster risk than this panhandle region.
Notably safer than neighboring counties
Roger Mills' score of 23.19 is dramatically lower than nearby Beaver County and other panhandle neighbors that score 50 or higher. The county's remote location and landscape characteristics create a protective advantage across multiple hazard types.
Wildfire poses the clearest hazard
Wildfire risk (89.15) is Roger Mills' most significant exposure, though still typical for the Oklahoma panhandle's semi-arid grasslands. Tornado and earthquake risks remain modest compared to other Oklahoma counties, with scores of 39.09 and 18.64 respectively.
Standard homeowners coverage recommended
While Roger Mills faces very low overall risk, homeowners should maintain standard fire and property insurance given the wildfire exposure. Review your policy annually to ensure adequate coverage for your home's replacement value.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Roger Mills County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Roger Mills County
Risk Verdict
Roger Mills County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 23th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. At the 23th percentile nationally, Roger Mills County's natural hazard profile is comparatively favorable — community resilience is reinforced when individual households maintain a reviewed emergency plan.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Roger Mills County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 89th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 39th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (19th percentile), hurricane (18th percentile), flood (10th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Roger Mills County's primary hazard at the 89th percentile nationally. For Roger Mills County households in high-WUI areas, go-bag readiness — the ability to leave within 15 minutes — is more important than shelter-in-place planning for most residential properties. The county's tornado exposure at the 39th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. Roger Mills County county's local emergency management office publishes community-specific wildfire risk assessments and evacuation zone maps; households should review their zone assignment and sign up for zone-specific alerts.
Regional Context
Compared to the Oklahoma county average, Roger Mills County's composite score runs 32.3 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Roger Mills 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.