Rogers County

Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

80.1

National percentile: 80th

Rogers County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 80.1, 80th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $43M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $43M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 95K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
Very High $3M/yr
Heat Wave
Medium $6M/yr
Wildfire
Low $792K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm Very High 1.31 / yr $3M
Heat Wave Medium 24.63 / yr $6M
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $792K
Winter Weather High 9.11 / yr $298K
Riverine Flood Medium 1.79 / yr $21M
Tornado Medium 0.79 / yr $4M
Cold Wave Medium 1.84 / yr $4M
Lightning Medium 54.54 / yr $558K
Drought Medium 23.62 / yr $624K
Strong Wind Medium 7.00 / yr $923K
Hail Low 8.81 / yr $478K
Landslide Low 0.16 / yr $4K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $357K
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 Rogers County?

Rogers County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 80.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 80th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Rogers County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $3M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $6M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $792K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Rogers County compare to other Oklahoma counties?

Rogers County ranks #14 of 77 Oklahoma counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Rogers County's $43M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.