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Oklahoma · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index

Rogers County, OK

4 FEMA disaster declarations (2021–2024), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.

4
FEMA declarations
3
Major disasters
80
NRI risk · Relatively Low
Severe Storm
Top hazard

FEMA's National Risk Index places Rogers County in the top 20% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 59% of all 2,729 counties tracked.

How does Rogers County compare?

Rogers County
4
Oklahoma county avg
4.2
National county avg
3.7

How disaster-prone is Rogers County?

Rogers County, Oklahoma has recorded 4 FEMA disaster declarations between 2021 and 2024, of which 3 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.3 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 6% below the Oklahoma county average of 4.2 and 7% above the national county average of 3.7.

The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 2 of 4 declarations falling under this category. This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 80.1/100 (Relatively Low). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Low (roughly $43.0M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively Low and community resilience Relatively Moderate, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Ice Storm stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Very High.

Taken together, Rogers County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level

Low

vs. Oklahoma Avg

-6%

State avg: 4.2

vs. National Avg

+7%

National avg: 3.7

Avg Per Year

1.3

Over 3 years

FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Rogers County

Rogers County NRI risk profile 8-axis FEMA National Risk Index radar showing per-hazard composite scores for Earthquake 8, Flood 0, Hurricane 8, Tornado 48, Wildfire 25, Drought 48, Heat Wave 48, Winter Storm 92. Overall composite 35 of 100, classified Moderate. Earthquake Flood Hurricane Tornado Wildfire Drought Heat Wave Winter Storm 35 composite
Rogers County NRI risk profile FIPS 40131 · composite 35/100 (Moderate)
How to read this radar

The radar plots Rogers County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.

FEMA Records

4

Total declarations

NRI Source

FEMA 2023

Latest NRI release

County FIPS

40131

OK state code

Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release

Disaster Types

Severe Storm 2
Severe Ice Storm 2

Declaration Types

What DR / EM / FM mean

FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).

Major Disaster - 3 75.0%

of all 4 declarations

Emergency - 1 25.0%

of all 4 declarations

FEMA Declarations Timeline

Year Declarations
2024 1
2023 1
2021 2

Disaster Declarations

DR# Title Type Incident Date
4791 SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING DR Severe Storm 2024-06-14
4721 SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES DR Severe Storm 2023-07-19
4587 SEVERE WINTER STORMS DR Severe Ice Storm 2021-02-24
3555 SEVERE WINTER STORM EM Severe Ice Storm 2021-02-17

Storm Events in Oklahoma

Storm Type Events Fatalities Injuries Property Damage
Hail 6,730 0 1 $22.1M
Thunderstorm Wind 6,141 7 40 $204.8M
Drought 2,982 0 0 $0
Heat 2,651 7 428 $0
Excessive Heat 1,860 2 401 $0

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025

FEMA National Risk Index

Overall Risk

Relatively Low

Score: 80.1/100

Expected Annual Loss

Relatively Low

$43.0M/year

Social Vulnerability

Relatively Low

Community Resilience

Relatively Moderate

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Ice Storm Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Tornado Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Hurricane Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many natural disasters has Rogers County, Oklahoma had?
Rogers County, Oklahoma has received 4 FEMA disaster declarations from 2021 to 2024. Of these, 3 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Rogers County?
The most common disaster type in Rogers County is Severe Storm, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Severe Ice Storm (2).
How does Rogers County's disaster risk compare to the Oklahoma average?
Rogers County has 4 disaster declarations, which is 6% lower than the Oklahoma county average of 4.2 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 7% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Rogers County received?
Rogers County has received 3 major disaster declarations, representing 75% of all 4 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Oklahoma?
The most common storm types in Oklahoma include Hail (6,730 events), Thunderstorm Wind (6,141 events), Drought (2,982 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Rogers County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Rogers County was 2021, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2021 to 2024.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Rogers County?
Rogers County's 4 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Rogers County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Rogers County, Oklahoma has an overall risk score of 80.1 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $43.0M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Rogers County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Rogers County is Ice Storm (risk rating: Very High). Other significant hazards include Heat Wave (Relatively Moderate) and Wildfire (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology

Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.

Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.

This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.

What this means for Rogers County

Rogers County, OK has 4 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 6% below the Oklahoma county average.

  • Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (3 of 4) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Oklahoma overview
  • See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
  • Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide

Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.

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