Canadian County
Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 83th
Canadian County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 83.5, 83th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $74M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.40 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | High | 11.14 / yr | $6M |
| Tornado | High | 1.00 / yr | $17M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 16.79 / yr | $6M |
| Cold Wave | High | 2.00 / yr | $11M |
| Winter Weather | High | 9.58 / yr | $489K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $917K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.36 / yr | $24M |
| Drought | Medium | 41.42 / yr | $770K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.58 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $734K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $4K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $21K |
| Lightning | Low | 50.84 / yr | $137K |
| 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 Canadian County?
Canadian County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 83.5 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 83th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Canadian County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $5M EAL), Hail (High, $6M EAL), Tornado (High, $17M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Canadian County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Canadian County ranks #7 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Canadian County's $74M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.