Natural Disaster Risk in Davis

Natural Hazard Profile: Davis, Oklahoma

Located in the interior eastern United States in Murray County, Davis is a town of roughly 4,499 residents. The semi-arid climate that characterizes this part of Oklahoma — marked by hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Davis a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Davis's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.2/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include wildfire and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Davis's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Murray County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Davis residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for landslide and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.