Bartlesville, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bartlesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Washington County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Bartlesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bartlesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bartlesville itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bartlesville along with the rest of the county, not a Bartlesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.1 | Very High |
| Landslide | 53.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 52.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bartlesville, OK at risk of?
Bartlesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Washington County, where Bartlesville is located, are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Bartlesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where Bartlesville is located, scoring 95.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bartlesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bartlesville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Washington County.
Has Bartlesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 112 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bartlesville since 2016.