Woodward County
Oklahoma — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 42th
Woodward County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 41.6, 42th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 0.78 / yr | $872K |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Medium | 94.03 / yr | $908K |
| Hail | Medium | 7.50 / yr | $775K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 6.68 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.84 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 10.26 / yr | $83K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.50 / yr | $600K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.33 / yr | $2K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.84 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.86 / yr | $4M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $97K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 47.53 / yr | $51K |
| 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 Woodward County?
Woodward County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 42th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Woodward County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $872K EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Drought (Medium, $908K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Woodward County compare to other Oklahoma counties?
Woodward County ranks #50 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. Woodward County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.