Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
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
- Check local water restrictions.
- Choose drought-tolerant plants.
- 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.
- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drought | 94.4 | $1M | ||
| Inland flooding | 10.4 | $819K | ||
| Wildfire | 89.2 | $723K | ||
| Tornado | 39.1 | $490K | ||
| Strong wind | 63.9 | $487K | ||
| Cold wave | 40.1 | $393K | ||
| Hail | 51.7 | $168K | ||
| Ice storm | 73.4 | $159K | ||
| Heat wave | 24.1 | $54K | ||
| Winter weather | 53.0 | $43K | ||
| Lightning | 8.3 | $16K | ||
| Earthquake | 18.6 | $15K | ||
| Landslide | 72.0 | $4K | ||
| Hurricane | 18.0 | $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.
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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 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.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1955 | F4 | – | 8 / 2 |
| May 16, 1977 | F3 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | Sweetwater | 0 / 0 |
| Feb 26, 2023 | EF2 | Cheyenne | 3 / 1 |
| May 28, 1980 | F2 | – | 1 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1980 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| Mar 8, 2010 | Tornado | Hammon | $1M |
| Jun 8, 1995 | Tornado | Reydon | $500K |
| May 25, 1955 | Tornado | – | $250K |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Tornado | Cheyenne | $250K |
| Nov 20, 1973 | Tornado | – | $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
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 Roger Mills 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; 1,847 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custer County | 30 | |
| Beckham County | 26 | |
| Wheeler County, TX | 12 | |
| Dewey County | 33 | |
| Ellis County | 27 | |
| Hemphill County, TX | 12 |
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.