Blaine County, Oklahoma
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Blaine County, Oklahoma has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 68% of US counties. It ranks 62nd of 77 counties in Oklahoma. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, hail and ice storms. FEMA estimates about $9.5 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $1,092 per resident. Since 1975 it has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (24 major disasters). The most recent was in June 2024 (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding). Only 6 homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Blaine County
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
- Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
- Trim branches that hang over the roof or power lines.
- Plan for several days without power.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 17.4 | $2M | ||
| Hail | 92.0 | $2M | ||
| Ice storm | 93.8 | $1M | ||
| Tornado | 51.7 | $1M | ||
| Drought | 82.5 | $987K | ||
| Cold wave | 52.3 | $949K | ||
| Strong wind | 66.3 | $796K | ||
| Heat wave | 41.1 | $222K | ||
| Earthquake | 37.9 | $122K | ||
| Wildfire | 63.1 | $96K | ||
| Winter weather | 37.9 | $39K | ||
| Lightning | 4.2 | $13K | ||
| Hurricane | 21.9 | $6K | ||
| Landslide | 42.4 | $720 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively moderate and community resilience is relatively low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Blaine County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
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Oklahoma also had 43 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1952
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 568 storm reports in Blaine County since 1952, with 2 deaths and 18 injuries and about $7.4 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on June 10, 1967.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1967 | F4 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 4, 1961 | F3 | – | 0 / 1 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | Canton Lake Dam | 2 / 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | F2 | Geary | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1967 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| May 29, 2004 | Tornado | Geary | $2M |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Flash Flood | Watonga | $1M |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Watonga | $500K |
| Apr 20, 1984 | Tornado | – | $250K |
| Jun 10, 1967 | Tornado | – | $250K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jun 26, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane risk by county ›Since 1900, 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm have passed within 65 miles of the center of Blaine County. The strongest was an unnamed storm in 1900, with top winds near 45 mph about 65 miles away.
Strongest storms nearby
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1900 | Unnamed | Tropical storm, 45 mph | 65 mi |
Most recent storms
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1900 | Unnamed | Tropical storm, 45 mph | 65 mi |
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center best-track records (HURDAT2), 1851 to 2025 for the Atlantic and 1949 to 2025 for the eastern Pacific. A storm counts if its track passed within 65 miles of the county's center while it was a tropical storm or hurricane. Strength is the storm's top sustained wind at that point, not the wind measured in the county. Older storms over the open sea were sometimes missed.
Flood insurance in Blaine County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Blaine County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 4,581 housing units.
Compare in Oklahoma
All 77 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | Inland flooding | |
| Tulsa County | Inland flooding | |
| Cleveland County | Inland flooding | |
| Canadian County | Inland flooding | |
| Comanche County | Inland flooding | |
| Rogers County | Inland flooding | |
| Payne County | Cold wave | |
| Wagoner County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian County | 38 | |
| Custer County | 30 | |
| Caddo County | 42 | |
| Kingfisher County | 33 | |
| Major County | 31 | |
| Dewey County | 33 |
Common questions about Blaine County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Blaine County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Blaine County, about $1.9 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Hail is second at $1.9 million.
How many federal disasters has Blaine County had?
Blaine County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1975, including 24 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in June 2024.
Is Blaine County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 62nd highest of 77 in Oklahoma. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Blaine County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Blaine County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Blaine County had?
NOAA records list 48 tornadoes in Blaine County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on June 10, 1967. The weather service has also logged 311 hail reports and 10 floods here.
How many hurricanes have hit Blaine County?
NOAA's hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm passing within 65 miles of the center of Blaine County. The strongest was an unnamed storm in 1900, with winds near 45 mph.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.