Blaine County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

32.3

National percentile: 32th

Blaine County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 32.3, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $10M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 9K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
High $1M/yr
Hail
Medium $2M/yr
Drought
Medium $987K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm High 1.08 / yr $1M
Hail Medium 9.84 / yr $2M
Drought Medium 66.86 / yr $987K
Strong Wind Medium 5.21 / yr $796K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $96K
Cold Wave Low 2.37 / yr $949K
Tornado Low 0.90 / yr $1M
Landslide Very Low 0.22 / yr $720
Heat Wave Low 11.47 / yr $222K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $122K
Winter Weather Low 9.37 / yr $39K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $6K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.57 / yr $2M
Lightning Very Low 49.63 / yr $13K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Blaine County?

Blaine County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Blaine County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $1M EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $987K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Blaine County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Blaine County ranks #62 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Blaine County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.