Texas County, OK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Texas County has experienced 21 federally declared disasters since 2001, most recently Stevens Fire in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Texas County's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and cold wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 19% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (91st 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. Texas County has been designated in 21 declarations since 2001, covering 5 disaster types including severe storm (8), severe ice storm (6), fire (4).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fire | Stevens Fire |
| 2022 | Fire | Cobb Fire |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2011 | Fire | Guymon Fire |
Showing the 10 most recent of 21 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 | 83.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 11.9 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 29.5 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 18.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 59.3 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 61.9 | 120 | 0 | $60K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 45.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 88.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 67.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 86.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 69.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 99 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 5.6 | 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
Texas County ranks in the 91st 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 | 91st | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 86th | High |
| Household characteristics | 85th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 91st | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 84th | High |
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 | 93rd | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 93rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 43.9% | — |
NOAA tracked 136 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 75 in 2016–20 vs 61 in 2021–25 (-19% — 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 Texas County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Texas County, Oklahoma are drought, winter weather, and cold wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Texas County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Texas County has received 21 federal disaster declarations since 2001, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (8 declarations).
Has Texas County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Texas County include Stevens Fire (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 2001.
How does Texas County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Seward County, KS has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Morton County, KS has the lowest (Very Low). Texas County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Texas County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Texas 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. Texas County's composite score of 57 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 57% of US counties.