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flood Flood 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 $138M from this hazard type
  • 136 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 47 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Average annual frequency: 4.8 events per year

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States (2025-08-01) — 531,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Tulsa is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Tulsa Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Tulsa

Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States

July 31, 2025 WARNING

531,000 people exposed; $59,914M capital exposed

Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States

July 11, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States

April 28, 2024 WARNING

62,300 people exposed; $5,545M capital exposed

Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States

August 12, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Tulsa, OK Region, United States

August 12, 2020 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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