High Risk Oklahoma  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Tulsa County OK

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

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
669279
Area
570
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Disasters
45
federally declared

Tulsa County in northeast Oklahoma is deeply embedded in Tornado Alley and has experienced multiple devastating tornado outbreaks. The Arkansas River runs through Tulsa and has produced catastrophic flooding events. The April 2022 tornado caused significant damage across suburban Tulsa communities. The county also faces hail risk that causes hundreds of millions in property damage annually.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Severe Storm
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (High Tornado Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 45
Last Major Event Tornado Outbreak (April 2022)
Event Frequency Major event every 3–4 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (918) 596-8600
Emergency Shelters 32 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-44 East, I-244 West, US-75 North, US-169 North

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// County Profile

County Tulsa County OK
State Oklahoma (OK)
Population 669279
Area 570 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (High Tornado Risk)

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