Pawnee County, Oklahoma Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

366 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

278

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

185

Historical_Wildfires

Pawnee County, Oklahoma

1 Cities with a Population of 17,291, and 6,486 Households

Pawnee, Oklahoma has a very low overall risk score of 42.98, with specific risks such as wildfires, tornadoes, and hail rated as very low. The area experiences an average of 777 drought events per year, with a relatively low risk rating, and 369 hail events annually with a very low risk rating. The county is prone to lightning strikes, with 2368 events yearly and a very low risk rating. Additionally, there are 70 ice storms per year with a relatively high risk rating.

Climate factors in Pawnee, Oklahoma include a high frequency of thunderstorms, which could contribute to the high number of lightning events. The area's proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes may increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall. Pawnee is located in Tornado Alley, a region known for frequent tornado activity, which poses a significant risk to the area. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region could also contribute to seismic activity and landslides, increasing the overall hazard risk.

Historically, Pawnee, Oklahoma has experienced severe weather events such as tornadoes, hailstorms, and droughts, which have caused damage to property and infrastructure in the area. The county's risk assessment considers various factors such as population density, building value, and agricultural value to determine the overall hazard risk. It is crucial for residents in Pawnee to be prepared for natural disasters and to have emergency plans in place to mitigate the potential impact of these hazards.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Moderate High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

14

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

30

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

8

Hazard Shelters

13

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Pawnee County, located in Oklahoma, has a population of 17,291 residents with a population density of 29.1 per square mile. The county is fairly diverse, with 77.3% White, 6.8% Native American, 0.3% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, and smaller percentages of other ethnicities. The median age in Pawnee County is 41.3 years, with a fairly even distribution between males (47.7%) and females (48.1%). The county has a total of 6,486 households, with an average household size of 2.53 people and an average family size of 3.02.

Compared to other counties in Oklahoma, Pawnee County has a slightly higher population density and a higher percentage of Native American residents. Additionally, the county has a lower median age compared to the state average of 35.8 years. In terms of household composition, Pawnee County has a higher percentage of married households with children (21.7%) compared to the state average of 18.6%. The county also has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households (65.2%) compared to the state average of 58.1%. Overall, Pawnee County offers a mix of rural living with a diverse population and a slightly older demographic profile compared to the rest of the state.

Regions

Hallett

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

973 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Osage Run

2023-04-07

Green House Pile

2023-04-05

Bear Creek

2023-04-01

Skeedee Creek

2023-03-06

South Sooner Lake

2022-10-22

Black Bear

2021-09-24

Twin Fork

2021-03-29

Maramec

2021-03-09

Pepper Creek

2021-02-25

Hailstorm

2020-04-22

Hailstorm

2020-04-22

Hailstorm

2020-04-22

Black Bear

2020-03-07

Cat Creek

2020-03-06

Stonewolf

2020-02-03

Walker Creek

2020-01-08

Hwy15

2020-01-08

West Branch

2020-01-08

County Line

2019-08-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Hansen 2

2019-04-08

Fish

2019-02-24

Lone Chimney

2019-01-27

Hailstorm

2018-04-13

Hwy 18

2018-03-16

Lagoon Creek

2018-03-16

Rx - Daisey

2018-03-14

Hostetler

2018-01-26

West Point

2017-11-24

Hailstorm

2017-10-21

Coal Creek

2017-07-25

Hailstorm

2017-06-18

Hailstorm

2017-06-18

Hailstorm

2017-05-11

Hailstorm

2017-05-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Morris

2017-03-19

Ready Aim

2017-03-10

Tower

2017-03-09

Yellow Corral

2017-02-08

Ten Mile

2017-02-02

No Water

2017-01-28

Pepper Creek

2017-01-02

Stone House

2016-12-30

Turnpike

2016-12-30

Roadside

2016-12-02

Chapman

2016-11-28

Trailer

2016-11-22

Hailstorm

2016-05-24

Hailstorm

2016-05-09

Tornado

2016-04-26

Church

2016-04-05

Hailstorm

2016-03-30

Clark

2016-03-14

Bell Cemetery

2016-03-06

England

2016-03-06

Pawnee Cove

2016-02-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

Tornado

2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2015-03-25

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2014-08-18

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2014-06-05

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2014-04-13

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2014-04-13

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2014-04-13

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2013-09-19

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2013-05-30

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2013-05-20

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2012-04-29

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2011-11-07

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2011-04-14

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2011-04-14

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2011-03-19

Hurricane Hermine

2010-09-10

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2010-05-19

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2010-04-06

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2010-04-06

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2009-08-19

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2009-08-10

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2009-07-15

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2009-06-08

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2009-04-27

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2009-03-27

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2009-03-24

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2009-03-23

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2009-02-10

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2009-02-10

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2008-11-05

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2008-06-05

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2008-06-01

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2008-05-26

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2008-04-23

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2008-03-31

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2008-03-31

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2008-03-18

Flooding

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2007-08-16

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2007-06-26

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2007-06-01

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2007-05-24

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2007-05-06

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2005-03-21

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2004-11-01

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2004-06-02

Flooding

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2004-04-24

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2004-03-27

Flooding

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2004-03-04

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2003-11-18

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2003-08-03

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2003-06-11

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2003-05-09

Tornado

2003-04-19

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2003-04-19

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2003-03-17

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2003-03-12

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2002-08-24

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Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

2000-05-06

Hailstorm

2000-04-27

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1999-12-03

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1999-10-31

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1999-09-07

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1999-07-01

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1999-06-28

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1999-05-22

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1999-05-22

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1999-05-16

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1999-05-03

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1999-04-21

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1999-03-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-10-30

Tornado

1998-10-04

Hailstorm

1998-06-18

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1998-06-13

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1998-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-26

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1998-04-14

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1997-09-08

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1995-01-16

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1994-06-09

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1994-05-29

Tornado

1994-05-06

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1994-04-10

Hailstorm

1994-04-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Hailstorm

1994-04-05

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1994-04-02

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1993-06-09

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1992-06-18

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1991-11-29

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1991-06-05

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1991-04-26

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1991-04-17

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1990-04-16

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1989-08-05

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1989-07-17

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1989-06-22

Flooding

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1989-06-02

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1989-05-15

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1989-03-30

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1988-11-15

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1988-11-09

Hurricane Gilbert

1988-09-20

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Flooding

Heavy Rain

1985-06-10

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1985-05-13

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1985-05-13

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1985-04-22

Tornado

1985-04-19

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1985-04-13

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1984-05-27

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1984-03-18

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1983-11-22

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1983-11-22

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1983-04-29

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1983-04-27

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1983-04-27

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1981-06-26

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1979-08-21

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1976-07-02

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1975-05-13

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1971-05-10

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1971-04-26

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1970-07-16

Tornado

1963-11-22

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1961-05-21

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1961-03-26

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1960-05-16

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1959-09-01

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1959-03-31

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1956-04-02

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1955-04-12

Hailstorm

1955-03-14

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