Critical Risk Oklahoma  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Cleveland County OK

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

9/ 10
Threat Score
Population
306207
Area
541
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Disasters
55
federally declared

Cleveland County is home to Moore and Norman — two communities with the highest tornado strike frequency of any urban area in the United States. Moore has been struck by violent EF4 or EF5 tornadoes in 1999, 2003, and 2013. The 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado reached an estimated 318 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded. This county has more tornado deaths per capita than anywhere in the nation.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 9 / 10    Critical Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Severe Storm
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (Critical Tornado Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 55
Last Major Event EF5 Moore Tornado (2013)
Event Frequency Major event every 2–3 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (405) 366-0220
Emergency Shelters 22 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-35 North, I-35 South, OK-9 East, US-77 South

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// County Profile

County Cleveland County OK
State Oklahoma (OK)
Population 306207
Area 541 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (Critical Tornado Risk)

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