Oklahoma Emergency Preparedness
Based on 99 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Oklahoma.
85
Risk Score
Very High
Top Threats in Oklahoma
Tornado (13 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (49 declarations)
Very High Flood (22 declarations)
Moderate Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
Oklahoma has had 99 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 49
Flood 22
Tornado 13
Severe Ice Storm 8
Fire 5
Biological 1
Human Cause 1
Recent Declarations
Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds 2025-05-21
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2025-03-18
Severe Storms 2024-07-23
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-06-14
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-04-30
Preparedness Tips for Oklahoma
- ✓ Identify the safest room in your home (interior, ground floor, no windows)
- ✓ Keep a weather radio with fresh batteries at all times
- ✓ Practice tornado drills with your family at least twice a year
- ✓ Keep sturdy shoes near your bed in case a tornado strikes at night
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Emergency Radio
Tornado warnings require reliable, battery-powered alert systems
First Aid Kit
Debris injuries are common during and after tornadoes
Go Bag
You may need to evacuate quickly if your home is damaged