Murray County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

32.5

National percentile: 33th

Murray County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 32.5, 33th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $8M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 14K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Landslide
Medium $98K/yr
Wildfire
Low $400K/yr
Ice Storm
Medium $327K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Landslide Medium 0.15 / yr $98K
Wildfire Low 0.01 / yr $400K
Ice Storm Medium 1.49 / yr $327K
Hail Medium 8.96 / yr $502K
Tornado Medium 0.41 / yr $2M
Drought Medium 39.30 / yr $344K
Heat Wave Low 19.32 / yr $548K
Strong Wind Medium 3.81 / yr $461K
Winter Weather Low 7.58 / yr $37K
Lightning Low 53.85 / yr $112K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $99K
Cold Wave Low 1.26 / yr $404K
Riverine Flood Very Low 1.25 / yr $3M
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $9K
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 Murray County?

Murray County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 33th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Murray County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $98K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $400K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $327K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Murray County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Murray County ranks #60 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. Murray County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.