Oklahoma is located in the Southwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Oklahoma are tornadoes, severe storms, flooding. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Oklahoma is coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Oklahoma

Tornadoes Oklahoma is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to tornadoes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Severe Storms Oklahoma is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to severe storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Oklahoma. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in Oklahoma. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Drought drought represents a high risk for homeowners in Oklahoma. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Wildfires Oklahoma has a moderate risk of wildfires. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Winter Storms Oklahoma has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Oklahoma. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes Oklahoma faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Oklahoma faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low