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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Oklahoma City, OK

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 6

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 9 events on record in proximity
  • 5 event(s) in the last 12 months

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - S of Perry, Oklahoma, United States (2025-03-14) — 57 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Diego, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
5
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 7Historical: 1
6
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
7
Fresno, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
9
Colorado Springs, CO
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
10
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
Oklahoma City is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.

How Oklahoma City Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Oklahoma City

Fires - Oklahoma, United States

August 2, 2012 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire - Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States

May 5, 2014 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - SW of Crescent, Oklahoma, United States

October 28, 2024 — WARNING

21 people exposed; $27M capital exposed

Wildfire - S of Perry, Oklahoma, United States

March 13, 2025 — WARNING

57 people exposed; $3M capital exposed

Wildfire - SW of Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

March 13, 2025 — WARNING

1,050 people exposed; $201M capital exposed

Wildfire Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
  • 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
  • 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
  • 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area

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