Creek County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Creek County has experienced 47 federally declared disasters since 1971, most recently Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds in 2025. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Creek County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and heat wave, with its top risk rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 119 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Creek County has been designated in 47 declarations since 1971, covering 7 disaster types including fire (17), severe storm (11), severe ice storm (9).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fire | Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2025 | Fire | Underwood Fire |
| 2025 | Fire | Little Salt Creek Fire |
| 2025 | Fire | Euchee Creek 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 |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 47 total declarations since 1971.
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 Moderate | 93.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 72.2 | 11 | 0 | $55K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 56.3 | 4 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 94.6 | 36 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively High | 92.9 | 12 | 0 | $2.8M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 15.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively High | 94.7 | 65 | 0 | $605K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High | 89.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 86.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 98.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High | 92.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 61.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 70.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 77.2 | 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
Creek County ranks in the 52nd percentile (Moderate) 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 | 52nd | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 41st | Low |
| Household characteristics | 54th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 62nd | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 57th | Moderate |
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 | 95th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 92nd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 71.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 119 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 59 in 2016–20 vs 60 in 2021–25 (+2% — relatively stable).
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 Creek County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Creek County, Oklahoma are ice storm, hail, and heat wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Has Creek County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Creek County has received 47 federal disaster declarations since 1971, including declarations in 2025. The most common disaster type on record is fire (17 declarations).
Has Creek County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Creek County include Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (2025), Underwood Fire (2025), Little Salt Creek Fire (2025), Euchee Creek Fire (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1971.
How does Creek County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Tulsa County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Okfuskee County, OK has the lowest (Very Low). Creek County is rated Relatively Moderate overall.
How is Creek County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Creek 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. Creek County's composite score of 83 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 83% of US counties.