Cleveland County
Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 91th
Cleveland County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 91.3, 91th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $112M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.30 / yr | $6M |
| Hail | High | 11.49 / yr | $11M |
| Cold Wave | High | 1.58 / yr | $20M |
| Heat Wave | High | 18.26 / yr | $12M |
| Strong Wind | High | 5.35 / yr | $4M |
| Tornado | High | 0.68 / yr | $17M |
| Winter Weather | High | 8.89 / yr | $836K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.64 / yr | $36M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $759K |
| Drought | Medium | 29.27 / yr | $768K |
| Lightning | Medium | 52.32 / yr | $642K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $3K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $26K |
| 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 Cleveland County?
Cleveland County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 91.3 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 91th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Cleveland County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $6M EAL), Hail (High, $11M EAL), Cold Wave (High, $20M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Cleveland County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Cleveland County ranks #3 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. Cleveland County's $112M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.