Kingfisher County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Kingfisher County has experienced 35 federally declared disasters since 1974, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2021. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Kingfisher County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and tornado, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 419% 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. Kingfisher County has been designated in 35 declarations since 1974, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (14), severe ice storm (9), flood (5).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2016 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2013 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 35 total declarations since 1974.
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 | 52.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 40.7 | 11 | 0 | $30K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 42.7 | 58 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 62.4 | 83 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 81 | 14 | 0 | $15K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 34.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 92.2 | 55 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 74.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 39.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 93.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 80.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 76.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 36.6 | 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
Kingfisher 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 | 32nd | Low |
| Household characteristics | 71st | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 62nd | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 23rd | 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 | 57th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 60th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 46.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 161 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 26 in 2016–20 vs 135 in 2021–25 (+419% — 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 Kingfisher County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma are ice storm, hail, and tornado. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Kingfisher County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Kingfisher County has received 35 federal disaster declarations since 1974, including declarations in 2021. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (14 declarations).
Has Kingfisher County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Kingfisher County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storm in 2021.
How does Kingfisher County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Oklahoma County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Blaine County, OK has the lowest (Very Low). Kingfisher County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Kingfisher County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Kingfisher 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. Kingfisher County's composite score of 57 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 57% of US counties.