Oklahoma natural disasters & FEMA declarations
OK · 3rd most declarations of 51 states/DC
Oklahoma has had 258 federally declared disasters since 1955, the 3rd most of any US state or DC. Its most common hazard is Fire (138 declarations, about 53% of the total). The most recent declaration was "Jumping Juniper Fire" (Fire), on Mar 22, 2026.
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Declarations by hazard type
These are the distinct FEMA disaster declarations for Oklahoma, grouped by their primary incident type. A single declaration can affect many counties; each is counted once here.
| Hazard / incident type | Declarations | Share of state total |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | 138 | 53% |
| Severe Storm | 51 | 20% |
| Flood | 23 | 9% |
| Biological | 17 | 7% |
| Tornado | 13 | 5% |
| Severe Ice Storm | 12 | 5% |
| Human Cause | 2 | 1% |
| Snowstorm | 1 | 0% |
| Hurricane | 1 | 0% |
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Declarations by program type
FEMA issues several kinds of declaration. Major Disaster (DR) declarations unlock the widest assistance; Emergency (EM) declarations are more limited; and Fire Management Assistance (FM) grants help fight large wildfires.
| Declaration type | Declarations |
|---|---|
| Fire Management Assistance (FM) | 131 |
| Major Disaster (DR) | 99 |
| Emergency (EM) | 28 |
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Declarations by decade
How Oklahoma's declaration count has changed over time. Earlier decades reflect both fewer disasters and a narrower federal declaration program; recent decades are the most complete.
| Decade | Declarations |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Most recent declarations
| Date | Title | Type | FEMA ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Jumping Juniper Fire | Fire | FM-5628-OK |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Dibble Creek Fire | Fire | FM-5627-OK |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Buck Horn Fire | Fire | FM-5626-OK |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1170 Road Fire | Fire | FM-5624-OK |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Hospital Road Fire | Fire | FM-5620-OK |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Rattlesnake Fire | Fire | FM-5621-OK |
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Notable earthquakes in or near Oklahoma
No magnitude-6.0+ earthquakes are attributed to Oklahoma in the USGS catalog used here. That does not mean the state has zero seismic risk — smaller earthquakes occur in most states. See our earthquake risk by region guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many federally declared disasters has Oklahoma had?
Oklahoma has had 258 distinct FEMA disaster declarations since 1955, the 3rd most of any US state or DC, according to FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries.
What is the most common disaster in Oklahoma?
The most common federally declared disaster type in Oklahoma is "Fire", with 138 declarations — about 53% of the state's total.
When was the most recent disaster declaration in Oklahoma?
The most recent FEMA declaration in Oklahoma in this snapshot was "Jumping Juniper Fire" (Fire), declared Mar 22, 2026.
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Source & notes
Disaster data from OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2; earthquake data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (FDSN event service). Both are US public domain. Counts are distinct declarations (a declaration affecting many counties is counted once). HazardMap is not affiliated with or endorsed by FEMA or USGS; this is general information, not safety or insurance advice. Verify with official sources.
Last updated: 2026-06-18