HazardDB



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Moderate


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Moderate High


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

16

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Cleveland County, Oklahoma, with a population of 295,221 and a risk score of 90.49, faces relatively moderate natural disaster risks. The county is susceptible to climate hazards such as severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds, with high frequencies of lightning strikes. The area's topography, including fault lines and proximity to water bodies, contributes to its risk profile, with 22.79 annual drought events and 5.45 average annual severe wind events.

While the county has a relatively high resilience rating of 62.83, the risk of flooding remains a concern, with an average of 1.54 flood events per year. The region's vulnerability to hailstorms, with a risk score of 99.46, poses a significant threat to property and agriculture, given the area's substantial building and agricultural values. The county's exposure to tornadoes, with an average of 22 events per year and a risk score of 92.17, highlights the need for robust disaster preparedness ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
963 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE