McIntosh County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
McIntosh County has experienced 31 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes in 2023. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
McIntosh 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 increased 43% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (75th 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. McIntosh County has been designated in 31 declarations since 1973, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (15), severe ice storm (6), fire (5).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2013 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 31 total declarations since 1973.
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 | 90.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 59.8 | 12 | 0 | $195K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 51.7 | 1 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 90.5 | 35 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 79.5 | 13 | 0 | $705K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 43.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 85.3 | 52 | 0 | $455K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 52 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 65.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 93 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 84.2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 93.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 64.1 | 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
McIntosh County ranks in the 75th 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 | 75th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 80th | High |
| Household characteristics | 67th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 71st | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 54th | 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 | 96th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 93rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 77.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 112 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 46 in 2016–20 vs 66 in 2021–25 (+43% — 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 McIntosh County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in McIntosh County, Oklahoma are drought, ice storm, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has McIntosh County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. McIntosh County has received 31 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2023. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (15 declarations).
Has McIntosh County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for McIntosh County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes in 2023.
How does McIntosh County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Muskogee County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Haskell County, OK has the lowest (Very Low). McIntosh County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is McIntosh County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
McIntosh 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. McIntosh County's composite score of 66 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 66% of US counties.