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Haskell County, Oklahoma

Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.

Very Low overall risk
64th of 77highest risk in Oklahoma
$9Mexpected losses a year
32federal declarations
1 in 1000homes with flood insurance
Photo: U.S. Geological Survey, public domain

Haskell County, Oklahoma has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 70% of US counties. It ranks 64th of 77 counties in Oklahoma. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, drought and wildfires. FEMA estimates about $9.5 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $821 per resident. Since 1968 it has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (24 major disasters). The most recent was in April 2024 (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding). Only 3 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 Haskell County

$2.6 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once a year.
  • 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.
$2.2 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about 23 times a year.
  • Check local water restrictions.
  • Choose drought-tolerant plants.

Wildfire

Moderate
$1.7 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once every 50 years.
  • Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
  • Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
HazardRatingScoreExpected loss a year
Inland floodingVery Low22.6
$3M
DroughtHigh93.9
$2M
WildfireModerate91.8
$2M
TornadoLow46.3
$1M
Heat waveLow63.5
$650K
Ice stormModerate77.6
$328K
HailLow56.6
$323K
Cold waveVery Low18.5
$189K
Strong windLow21.4
$188K
EarthquakeVery Low35.2
$108K
LightningLow30.3
$105K
Winter weatherLow32.2
$31K
HurricaneVery Low40.8
$30K
LandslideVery Low20.0
$112

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 very low in FEMA's measures.

Federal disaster history

Recent disasters nationwide ›

Declarations by decade

Federal declarations for natural events that included Haskell County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.

By type

Severe Storm15
Severe Ice Storm7
Flood6
Tornado2
Hurricane1
Fire1

Most recent

Apr 30, 2024Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
Feb 24, 2021Severe Winter StormsMajor disaster
Feb 17, 2021Severe Winter StormEmergency
Jun 1, 2019Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
May 25, 2019FloodingEmergency
May 26, 2017Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
Feb 10, 2016Severe Winter Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
May 26, 2015Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and FloodingMajor disaster
May 20, 2013Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
May 27, 2011Severe Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
Show all 32
Feb 2, 2011Severe Winter StormEmergency
Mar 5, 2010Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Feb 25, 2010Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Jan 30, 2010Severe Winter StormEmergency
Feb 17, 2009Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
May 9, 2008Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
May 5, 2008Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
Dec 10, 2007Severe Winter StormsEmergency
Feb 1, 2007Severe Winter StormsMajor disaster
Jan 14, 2007Severe Winter Storms and FloodingEmergency
Jan 10, 2006Extreme Wildfire ThreatMajor disaster
Sep 5, 2005Hurricane Katrina EvacuationEmergency
Jun 29, 2001Severe Storms, Flooding, and TornadoesMajor disaster
Jan 5, 2001Severe Winter Ice StormMajor disaster
Dec 28, 2000Severe Winter and Ice StormEmergency
May 12, 1993Severe Storms, Tornadoes & FloodingMajor disaster
May 18, 1990Severe Storms, Tornadoes & FloodingMajor disaster
Oct 14, 1986Severe Storms & FloodingMajor disaster
Dec 10, 1973Severe Storms & FloodingMajor disaster
Jun 13, 1973Severe Storms, Flooding, & TornadoesMajor disaster
Jan 14, 1972Severe Storms & FloodingMajor disaster
May 29, 1968Heavy Rains & FloodingMajor disaster

Oklahoma also had 43 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.

Storm history since 1954

Tornado risk by county ›

The National Weather Service has logged 442 storm reports in Haskell County since 1954, with 3 deaths and 9 injuries and about $5.6 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on May 5, 1960.

33tornadoes
201hail reports, largest 4.5 inches
164damaging thunderstorm winds
44floods and flash floods

Strongest tornadoes

DateStrengthNearHurt / killed
May 5, 1960F4–6 / 3
Jun 8, 1998F2Kinta0 / 0
Apr 2, 1957F2–2 / 0
Jan 22, 1957F2–0 / 0
Mar 15, 1982F1–0 / 0

Most damaging storms

DateTypeNearDamage
May 5, 1960Tornado–$3M
May 20, 2001Thunderstorm WindStigler$500K
Apr 29, 2017Flash FloodKinta$500K
Oct 25, 1997Thunderstorm WindWhitefield$350K
Mar 15, 1982Tornado–$250K
May 16, 2003TornadoCartersville$150K

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Sep 23, 2025. 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 1902, 0 hurricanes and 3 tropical storms have passed within 65 miles of the center of Haskell County, 1 of them since 1950. The strongest was Tropical Storm Ike (2008), with top winds near 40 mph about 63 miles away.

0hurricanes
0major hurricanes (Category 3+)
3tropical storms
2008most recent: Ike

Strongest storms nearby

DateStormStrengthClosest
Sep 14, 2008IkeTropical storm, 40 mph63 mi
Jun 28, 1902UnnamedTropical storm, 40 mph62 mi
Aug 7, 1918UnnamedTropical storm, 40 mph64 mi

Most recent storms

DateStormStrengthClosest
Sep 14, 2008IkeTropical storm, 40 mph63 mi
Aug 7, 1918UnnamedTropical storm, 40 mph64 mi
Jun 28, 1902UnnamedTropical storm, 40 mph62 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 Haskell County

Check your address flood zone ›
0.1%of homes have federal flood insurance (3 policies)
0%of homes in mapped high-risk flood zones are insured
$131,813paid on 6 flood claims since 1978
2015costliest year, with $98,507 paid

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 Haskell County

$138,800median home value (Oklahoma $199,800, US $332,700)
1984median year homes were built (Oklahoma 1980, US 1980)
45%of homes built before 1980, before many modern wind, quake and flood building rules
20.5%of homes are mobile homes, which are the least safe in tornadoes and high winds

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; 5,704 housing units.

Compare in Oklahoma

All 77 ›
Largest countiesOverall riskTop hazard
Oklahoma CountyHighInland flooding
Tulsa CountyHighInland flooding
Cleveland CountyModerateInland flooding
Canadian CountyModerateInland flooding
Comanche CountyModerateInland flooding
Rogers CountyLowInland flooding
Payne CountyModerateCold wave
Wagoner CountyLowInland flooding

Neighboring counties

CountyOverall riskDeclarations
Muskogee CountyModerate32
Le Flore CountyModerate30
Pittsburg CountyLow31
Sequoyah CountyLow29
McIntosh CountyLow29
Latimer CountyVery Low28

Common questions about Haskell County

What is the biggest natural hazard in Haskell County?

Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Haskell County, about $2.6 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Drought is second at $2.2 million.

How many federal disasters has Haskell County had?

Haskell County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1968, including 24 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in April 2024.

Is Haskell County a high-risk place to live?

Its overall rating is Very Low, 64th 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 Haskell County?

Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Haskell 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 Haskell County had?

NOAA records list 33 tornadoes in Haskell County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on May 5, 1960. The weather service has also logged 201 hail reports and 44 floods here.

How many hurricanes have hit Haskell County?

NOAA's hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 3 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the center of Haskell County. The strongest was Tropical Storm Ike (2008), with winds near 40 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.