Love County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

21.1

National percentile: 21th

Love County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 21.1, 21th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $7M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 10K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $1M/yr
Wildfire
Low $335K/yr
Strong Wind
Medium $859K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 45.07 / yr $1M
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $335K
Strong Wind Medium 3.62 / yr $859K
Hail Low 8.87 / yr $412K
Ice Storm Medium 1.16 / yr $128K
Tornado Low 0.45 / yr $1M
Heat Wave Low 19.89 / yr $430K
Landslide Very Low 0.14 / yr $1K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $13K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $59K
Winter Weather Very Low 5.68 / yr $17K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.05 / yr $182K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.25 / yr $2M
Lightning Very Low 53.46 / yr $36K
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 Love County?

Love County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 21.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 21th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Love County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $335K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $859K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Love County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Love County ranks #71 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. Love County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.