Sapulpa, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sapulpa is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Creek County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Sapulpa
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sapulpa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sapulpa 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 Creek County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sapulpa along with the rest of the county, not a Sapulpa-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 70.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 77.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 61.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Creek County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sapulpa, OK at risk of?
Sapulpa is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Creek County, where Sapulpa is located, are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
What is Sapulpa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Creek County, where Sapulpa is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sapulpa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sapulpa carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Creek County.
Has Sapulpa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 58 tornado, 358 hail, 143 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sapulpa since 2016.