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Roger Mills County, Oklahoma

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

Very Low overall risk
70th of 77highest risk in Oklahoma
$5Mexpected losses a year
30federal declarations
1 in 1000homes with flood insurance
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Roger Mills County, Oklahoma has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 77% of US counties. It ranks 70th of 77 counties in Oklahoma. The costliest hazards here are drought, inland flooding and wildfires. FEMA estimates about $4.8 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $1,396 per resident. Since 1990 it has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (23 major disasters). The most recent was in March 2025 (840 Road Fire). Only 2 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 Roger Mills County

$1.4 million a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about 98 times a year.
  • Check local water restrictions.
  • Choose drought-tolerant plants.
$819,130 a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once every 3 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.

Wildfire

Moderate
$722,930 a yearExpected losses. Damaging events about once every 75 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
DroughtHigh94.4
$1M
Inland floodingVery Low10.4
$819K
WildfireModerate89.2
$723K
TornadoLow39.1
$490K
Strong windModerate63.9
$487K
Cold waveLow40.1
$393K
HailLow51.7
$168K
Ice stormModerate73.4
$159K
Heat waveVery Low24.1
$54K
Winter weatherLow53.0
$43K
LightningVery Low8.3
$16K
EarthquakeVery Low18.6
$15K
LandslideLow72.0
$4K
HurricaneVery Low18.0
$3K

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 very low in FEMA's measures.

Federal disaster history

Recent disasters nationwide ›

Declarations by decade

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

By type

Severe Storm14
Severe Ice Storm10
Fire3
Tornado2
Hurricane1

Most recent

Mar 14, 2025840 Road FireFire management
Jun 14, 2024Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
Feb 24, 2021Severe Winter StormsMajor disaster
Feb 17, 2021Severe Winter StormEmergency
Dec 21, 2020Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Jun 1, 2019Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disaster
Jun 25, 2018WildfiresMajor disaster
Jul 25, 2017Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and FloodingMajor disaster
Feb 10, 2017Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Feb 10, 2016Severe Winter Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
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Dec 29, 2015Severe 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
Mar 5, 2010Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Feb 25, 2010Severe Winter StormMajor disaster
Jan 30, 2010Severe Winter StormEmergency
Jul 9, 2008Severe Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
Dec 10, 2007Severe Winter StormsEmergency
Jun 7, 2007Severe Storms, Tornadoes and FloodingMajor disaster
Jan 14, 2007Severe Winter Storms and FloodingEmergency
Jan 10, 2006Extreme Wildfire ThreatMajor disaster
Sep 5, 2005Hurricane Katrina EvacuationEmergency
May 10, 2003Severe Storms and TornadoesMajor disaster
Feb 4, 2003Severe Ice StormMajor disaster
Feb 1, 2002Severe Winter Ice StormMajor disaster
Jun 29, 2001Severe Storms, Flooding, and TornadoesMajor disaster
Jan 5, 2001Severe Winter Ice StormMajor disaster
Jun 26, 1995Tornadoes, Severe Storms and FloodingMajor disaster
May 18, 1990Severe Storms, Tornadoes & FloodingMajor disaster

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 699 storm reports in Roger Mills County since 1952, with 3 deaths and 21 injuries and about $6.5 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on May 25, 1955.

57tornadoes
447hail reports, largest 4.5 inches
183damaging thunderstorm winds
9floods and flash floods

Strongest tornadoes

DateStrengthNearHurt / killed
May 25, 1955F4–8 / 2
May 16, 1977F3–0 / 0
May 5, 2007EF3Sweetwater0 / 0
Feb 26, 2023EF2Cheyenne3 / 1
May 28, 1980F2–1 / 0

Most damaging storms

DateTypeNearDamage
May 28, 1980Tornado–$3M
Mar 8, 2010TornadoHammon$1M
Jun 8, 1995TornadoReydon$500K
May 25, 1955Tornado–$250K
Feb 26, 2023TornadoCheyenne$250K
Nov 20, 1973Tornado–$250K

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jun 29, 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.

Flood insurance in Roger Mills County

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0.1%of homes have federal flood insurance (2 policies)
0%of homes in mapped high-risk flood zones are insured
$0paid on 0 flood claims since 1978
n/acostliest year

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 Roger Mills County

$157,800median home value (Oklahoma $199,800, US $332,700)
1974median year homes were built (Oklahoma 1980, US 1980)
60%of homes built before 1980, before many modern wind, quake and flood building rules
14.5%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; 1,847 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
Custer CountyLow30
Beckham CountyLow26
Wheeler County, TXVery Low12
Dewey CountyVery Low33
Ellis CountyVery Low27
Hemphill County, TXVery Low12

Common questions about Roger Mills County

What is the biggest natural hazard in Roger Mills County?

Drought has the highest expected yearly losses in Roger Mills County, about $1.4 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Inland flooding is second at $819,130.

How many federal disasters has Roger Mills County had?

Roger Mills County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1990, including 23 major disasters. The most recent was 840 Road Fire in March 2025.

Is Roger Mills County a high-risk place to live?

Its overall rating is Very Low, 70th 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 Roger Mills County?

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

NOAA records list 57 tornadoes in Roger Mills County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on May 25, 1955. The weather service has also logged 447 hail reports and 9 floods here.

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.