Blaine County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Blaine County has experienced 33 federally declared disasters since 1975, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Blaine County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and drought, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 217% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (76th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Blaine County has been designated in 33 declarations since 1975, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (16), severe ice storm (10), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2016 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 33 total declarations since 1975.
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 | Very Low | 63.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 17.4 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 37.9 | 8 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 41.1 | 27 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 51.7 | 7 | 0 | $84K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 21.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 92 | 38 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 66.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 37.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 93.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 52.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 82.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 42.4 | 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
Blaine County ranks in the 76th percentile (High) 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 | 76th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 70th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 96th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 67th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 37th | 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 | 79th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 79th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 43.8% | — |
NOAA tracked 75 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 18 in 2016–20 vs 57 in 2021–25 (+217% — frequency increasing).
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 Blaine County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Blaine County, Oklahoma are ice storm, hail, and drought. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Blaine County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Blaine County has received 33 federal disaster declarations since 1975, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (16 declarations).
Has Blaine County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Blaine County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1975.
How does Blaine County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Canadian County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Dewey County, OK has the lowest (Very Low). Blaine County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Blaine County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Blaine 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. Blaine County's composite score of 32 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 32% of US counties.