7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Tulsa, OK
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Tulsa's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $76M from this hazard type
- 28 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (10 events)
- Average annual frequency: 26.3 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
Tulsa is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Tulsa Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Tulsa
Extreme Heat - Northeastern Oklahoma, United States
August 8, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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 Cold - Northeast and east-central Oklahoma _ northwest/west-central Arkansas, United States
January 23, 2026 — WARNING
2,350,000 people exposed; $225,747M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Texas and Oklahoma, USA
June 26, 2024 — WARNING
1,930,000 people exposed; $198,707M 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
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