7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Oklahoma City's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $51M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 18.2 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Western and central Oklahoma and northern Texas, United States (2026-01-31) — 2,480,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Oklahoma City is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Oklahoma City Compares
Loading chart...
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Oklahoma City
Heat - Central and surrounding Oklahoma, United States
August 17, 2025 — ADVISORY
1,300,000 people exposed; $140,653M capital exposed
Cold Weather - Western and central Oklahoma and northern Texas, United States
January 30, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,480,000 people exposed; $252,983M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - Central and Western Oklahoma; Northern Texas, United States
January 23, 2026 — WATCH
2,420,000 people exposed; $247,574M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Oklahoma City
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Tulsa, OK
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Fort Worth, TX
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Arlington, TX
Score: 7/10
Monitor Extreme Heat Risk in Real Time
Get real-time extreme heat alerts for Oklahoma City, OK and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.
Learn More About DisasterAWARE