Natural Disaster Risk in Broken Arrow
Oklahoma
Risk Summary for Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow scores 8.1/10 (Very High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Extreme Heat.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
High-risk area — review your coverage carefully
Properties in very high-risk areas often require specialized coverage that standard homeowners policies do not include. Consider flood insurance through the NFIP, wildfire-specific endorsements, or earthquake riders depending on your top hazards. Premiums in these areas can be significantly higher than average.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Broken Arrow is a city of 65,060 residents in Tulsa County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley, with a globally significant tornado season that peaks in spring shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Broken Arrow.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Broken Arrow carries an overall risk score of 8.1/10, placing it in the very high category. Heat wave risk stands out as the primary natural hazard here, with above-average summer temperatures amplified by urban heat island effects in developed areas. The area also faces notable exposure to ice storm and hail.
Broken Arrow's risk score, considerably above the 6.4/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Tulsa County, the highest-scoring are heat, ice storm, and hail. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Given Broken Arrow's very high risk classification, residents should treat disaster preparedness as a year-round priority. This means maintaining updated homeowners and flood insurance, building a 72-hour emergency kit, knowing the evacuation routes for the primary hazards, and signing up for local emergency alert systems.
What this means for Broken Arrow: Extreme Heat preparedness
- Ensure reliable air conditioning and identify nearby cooling centers for extreme heat days.
- Check on elderly neighbors and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
- Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours when heat advisories are issued.
Local Factors for Broken Arrow
These city-level factors differentiate Broken Arrow from other communities in Tulsa County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
65,060
UrbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 36.1°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.2/10
Coordinates
36.0538° N, 95.8051° W
Tulsa County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Broken Arrow
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.