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Noble County, Oklahoma

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

Relatively Low overall risk
49th of 77highest risk in Oklahoma
$10Mexpected losses a year
27federal declarations
1 in 1000homes with flood insurance
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Noble County, Oklahoma has a relatively low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 56% of US counties. It ranks 49th of 77 counties in Oklahoma. The costliest hazards here are cold waves, inland flooding and tornadoes. FEMA estimates about $9.7 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $887 per resident. Since 1973 it has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (19 major disasters). The most recent was in February 2021 (severe winter storms). 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 Noble County

Cold wave

Moderate
$2.6 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about 3 times a year.
  • Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
  • Know how to shut off the main water valve.
$2.5 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once every 2 years.
  • 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.

Tornado

Moderate
$1.7 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once a year.
  • Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
  • Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
HazardRatingScoreExpected loss a year
Cold waveModerate80.1
$3M
Inland floodingVery Low31.0
$3M
TornadoModerate69.3
$2M
DroughtModerate85.7
$890K
Heat waveLow65.4
$518K
HailModerate76.2
$504K
Ice stormHigh85.1
$422K
Strong windLow32.7
$227K
WildfireLow75.4
$187K
EarthquakeVery Low34.9
$77K
LightningVery Low14.7
$35K
Winter weatherLow34.7
$25K
HurricaneVery Low24.0
$6K
LandslideVery Low49.0
$887

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 very high and community resilience is relatively moderate in FEMA's measures.

Federal disaster history

Recent disasters nationwide ›

Declarations by decade

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

By type

Severe Storm12
Severe Ice Storm7
Flood3
Tornado2
Fire2
Hurricane1

Most recent

Feb 24, 2021Severe Winter StormsMajor disaster
Feb 17, 2021Severe Winter StormEmergency
Dec 21, 2020Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Jul 12, 2019Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and FloodingMajor disaster
Jun 1, 2019Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
May 25, 2019FloodingEmergency
Feb 10, 2016Severe Winter Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
May 26, 2015Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and FloodingMajor disaster
Apr 8, 2013Severe Winter Storm and SnowstormMajor disaster
Feb 2, 2011Severe Winter StormEmergency
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May 24, 2010Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line WindsMajor disaster
Feb 25, 2010Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Jan 30, 2010Severe Winter StormEmergency
Dec 10, 2007Severe Winter StormsEmergency
Jul 7, 2007Severe Storms, Flooding, and TornadoesMajor disaster
Jun 7, 2007Severe Storms, Tornadoes and FloodingMajor disaster
Jan 14, 2007Severe Winter Storms and FloodingEmergency
Jan 19, 2006North Stillwater FireFire management
Jan 10, 2006Extreme Wildfire ThreatMajor disaster
Sep 5, 2005Hurricane Katrina EvacuationEmergency
Feb 4, 2003Severe Ice StormMajor disaster
Feb 1, 2002Severe Winter Ice StormMajor disaster
May 4, 1999Ok, Tornadoes 5/3/99Major disaster
May 12, 1993Severe Storms, Tornadoes & FloodingMajor disaster
May 8, 1991Severe Storms & TornadoesMajor disaster
Oct 14, 1986Severe Storms & FloodingMajor disaster
Oct 13, 1973Severe Storms & FloodingMajor disaster

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

Storm history since 1951

Tornado risk by county ›

The National Weather Service has logged 504 storm reports in Noble County since 1951, with 1 death and 19 injuries and about $7.7 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on April 26, 1991.

48tornadoes
236hail reports, largest 4.75 inches
193damaging thunderstorm winds
20floods and flash floods

Strongest tornadoes

DateStrengthNearHurt / killed
Apr 26, 1991F4–6 / 0
May 3, 1999F2Perry10 / 0
Apr 22, 1964F2–0 / 0
May 9, 2016EF2Lake Mccurtry Dam0 / 0
Apr 3, 1968F2–0 / 0

Most damaging storms

DateTypeNearDamage
May 3, 1999TornadoPerry$3M
Apr 26, 1991Tornado–$3M
May 8, 1993Thunderstorm WindPerry$500K
Apr 22, 1964Tornado–$250K
Oct 5, 1998Flash FloodRed Rock$200K
May 9, 2016TornadoLake Mccurtry Dam$200K

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jul 4, 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 Noble County. The strongest was an unnamed storm in 1900, with top winds near 45 mph about 61 miles away.

0hurricanes
0major hurricanes (Category 3+)
1tropical storms
1900most recent: unnamed storm

Strongest storms nearby

DateStormStrengthClosest
Sep 10, 1900UnnamedTropical storm, 45 mph61 mi

Most recent storms

DateStormStrengthClosest
Sep 10, 1900UnnamedTropical storm, 45 mph61 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 Noble County

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0.1%of homes have federal flood insurance (3 policies)
3.5%of homes in mapped high-risk flood zones are insured
$22,264paid on 4 flood claims since 1978
2019costliest year, with $18,956 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 Noble County

$146,400median home value (Oklahoma $199,800, US $332,700)
1975median year homes were built (Oklahoma 1980, US 1980)
60%of homes built before 1980, before many modern wind, quake and flood building rules
12.3%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; 5,078 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
Payne CountyModerate37
Garfield CountyModerate23
Logan CountyLow45
Osage CountyLow41
Kay CountyLow34
Pawnee CountyLow34

Common questions about Noble County

What is the biggest natural hazard in Noble County?

Cold wave has the highest expected yearly losses in Noble County, about $2.6 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Inland flooding is second at $2.5 million.

How many federal disasters has Noble County had?

Noble County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1973, including 19 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in February 2021.

Is Noble County a high-risk place to live?

Its overall rating is Relatively Low, 49th 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 Noble County?

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

NOAA records list 48 tornadoes in Noble County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on April 26, 1991. The weather service has also logged 236 hail reports and 20 floods here.

How many hurricanes have hit Noble County?

NOAA's hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm passing within 65 miles of the center of Noble 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.