Drumright, Oklahoma Natural Disasters | Creek County Hazard Db

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95 Catastrophes Recorded

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Drumright, Oklahoma

7 Land Tracts in Creek County , Lower Cimarron Watershed

Drumright, Oklahoma, located in Creek County, faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk. The area experiences high temperatures averaging around 16°C, with a significant amount of precipitation at 984mm annually. The humidity level is relatively high at 81%, which can contribute to the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Drumright is situated in an area with very low hurricane risk and relatively low drought risk. However, the presence of fault lines and the nearby Isthmus of Tehuantepec can pose seismic risks, with the potential for earthquakes affecting the region. Additionally, being part of the Lower Cimarron hydrologic unit, the city may face increased flood risk due to its proximity to water bodies like the Cimarron River.

Despite the relatively low historical incidence of severe natural disasters in Drumright, the area's geographic features such as fault lines and water bodies can contribute to potential hazards. It is essential for the community to remain prepared and vigilant, particularly during heavy rainfall events, to mitigate the risks associated with flooding and potential seismic activity in the region.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Moderate

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Moderate

Flood Risk: High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

9

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Creek, Oklahoma faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 83.74. The area is susceptible to hazards such as severe wind events, with a relatively high risk rating of 99.27, and hailstorms with a relatively low risk rating of 61.22. These events have occurred historically, with wind events averaging 226 occurrences and hail events averaging 358 occurrences. The region also experiences tornadoes, with a risk score of 92.30, posing a relatively moderate risk to the population.

Specific climate factors in the area include a high frequency of lightning events, with an average of 2126 occurrences, and wildfires with a risk rating of 94.02. The region's geography, with nearby water bodies like rivers, can exacerbate flood risks, as seen by the relatively low risk rating of 47.99 for flooding events. Additionally, the area's relatively low risk of landslides at 47.99 highlights the stability of the ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

984 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Mushroom

2023-03-31

Sloppy Joe

2023-03-31

Woodsman

2022-12-27

Turkey

2022-07-19

Circle

2020-10-17

Wilson Lease

2020-04-07

2016-07-08

181st Fire

2016-04-03

Shamrock

2016-04-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

2008-06-05

Hailstorm

2008-04-23

Hailstorm

2008-04-23

Hurricane Erin

2007-08-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

2004-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Brief Torrential Rain

2000-05-06

Hailstorm

1999-09-07

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1999-06-28

Hailstorm

1999-05-03

Hailstorm

1999-03-22

Hailstorm

1998-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Rain And Snowmelt

Hailstorm

1988-05-20

Hailstorm

1988-05-15

Hailstorm

1987-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain