Beaver County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Beaver County has experienced 28 federally declared disasters since 2001, most recently Stevens Fire in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Beaver County's highest-rated hazards are drought, ice storm, and wildfire, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 37% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Beaver County has been designated in 28 declarations since 2001, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (12), severe ice storm (7), fire (5).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fire | Stevens Fire |
| 2026 | Fire | Ranger Road Fire |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2020 | Fire | 412 Fire Complex |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 28 total declarations since 2001.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 85.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 18.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 35 | 9 | 0 | $2K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 20.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 48.8 | 109 | 0 | $19K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 61.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 53.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 92.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 50.4 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 16.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 98.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Beaver County ranks in the 40th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 33rd | Low |
| Household characteristics | 93rd | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 69th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 6th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 98th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 97th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 77.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 127 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 78 in 2016–20 vs 49 in 2021–25 (-37% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Beaver County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Beaver County, Oklahoma are drought, ice storm, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Beaver County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Beaver County has received 28 federal disaster declarations since 2001, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (12 declarations).
Has Beaver County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Beaver County include Stevens Fire (2026), Ranger Road Fire (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 2001.
How does Beaver County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Harper County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Clark County, KS has the lowest (Very Low). Beaver County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Beaver County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Beaver County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Beaver County's composite score of 38 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 38% of US counties.