Harmon County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

10.2

National percentile: 10th

Harmon County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 10.2, 10th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $3M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 2K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $1M/yr
Hail
Low $272K/yr
Strong Wind
Medium $473K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 140.50 / yr $1M
Hail Low 8.09 / yr $272K
Strong Wind Medium 3.57 / yr $473K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $50K
Ice Storm Low 0.72 / yr $80K
Tornado Low 0.42 / yr $426K
Winter Weather Low 7.26 / yr $17K
Heat Wave Very Low 9.95 / yr $70K
Landslide Very Low 0.10 / yr $91
Cold Wave Very Low 1.37 / yr $164K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $21K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $3K
Lightning Very Low 49.36 / yr $12K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.18 / yr $399K
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 Harmon County?

Harmon County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 10.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 10th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Harmon County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $1M EAL), Hail (Low, $272K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $473K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Harmon County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Harmon County ranks #76 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. Harmon County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.