7
Very High
Flood Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Oklahoma City's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $128M from this hazard type
- 93 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 29 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 3.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Oklahoma City, OK Region, United States (2025-06-01) — 793,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Oklahoma City is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Oklahoma City Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Oklahoma City
Flood - Oklahoma City, OK Region, United States
May 31, 2025 — WARNING
793,000 people exposed; $90,985M capital exposed
Flood - Oklahoma City, OK Region, United States
July 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Oklahoma City, OK Region, United States
July 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
June 6, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Oklahoma City, OK Region, United States
August 12, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 0/10
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