Rogers County northeast of Tulsa including Claremore faces serious tornado risk in northeastern Oklahoma's active severe weather corridor. The Verdigris and Bird Creek Rivers create flooding risk. Will Rogers was born in Claremore making it a significant cultural heritage site. The county sits in a high-frequency tornado zone and has experienced multiple significant tornado events across its flat to rolling terrain.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (918) 342-9800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-169 US-66 OK-20 OK-88 |
// County Profile
| County | Rogers County OK |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| Population | 93 |
| Area | 682 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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