Safest places to live in Oklahoma from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Oklahoma is in Cotton County, Love County, Tillman County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Oklahoma County, driven by tornado. This page ranks every Oklahoma county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Oklahoma
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton County | Low | none rated high |
| Love County | Low | none rated high |
| Tillman County | Low | none rated high |
| Woods County | Low | none rated high |
| Alfalfa County | Low | none rated high |
| Atoka County | Low | none rated high |
| Beaver County | Low | none rated high |
| Blaine County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Oklahoma
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | High | tornado |
| Tulsa County | High | tornado |
| Bryan County | Elevated | tornado |
| Canadian County | Elevated | tornado |
| Carter County | Elevated | tornado |
Dominant perils in Oklahoma
Across Oklahoma, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Oklahoma address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.