Claremore, OK

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 20,602 · Part of Rogers County

Claremore is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rogers County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and wildfire.

Storm events near Claremore

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Claremore's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Claremore itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 75 events
Hail 324 events
Inland Flooding 149 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Rogers County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Claremore along with the rest of the county, not a Claremore-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 86 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 81.4 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 54.6 Very Low
Heat Wave 94.8 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 81.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 81.2 Relatively Moderate
Drought 72.7 Relatively Moderate
Hail 65.9 Relatively Low
Hurricane 24.7 Very Low
Ice Storm 98.3 Very High
Landslide 63.9 Relatively Low
Lightning 72.9 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 67.6 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 85.8 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rogers County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Claremore, OK at risk of?

Claremore 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 Rogers County, where Claremore is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and wildfire.

What is Claremore's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Rogers County, where Claremore is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Claremore a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Claremore carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Rogers County.

Has Claremore had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 75 tornado, 324 hail, 149 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Claremore since 2016.