The 10 states most prone to natural disasters.

Curious which states experience the most natural disasters? According to FEMA data, these are the states that have experienced the highest number of federally declared disasters since 1953:

California
California has had 284 federally declared disasters since 1953, making it the most natural disaster-prone U.S. state in the country. The majority of incidences in California have been due to fires, floods and earthquakes.

Texas
Texas has had 255 federally declared disasters since 1953. Most natural disasters in the state have been due to fires, floods and hurricanes.

Oklahoma
Oklahoma has had 173 federally declared disasters since 1953. The majority of disasters in the state have been due to fires, severe storms and floods.

Washington
Washington has had 136 federally declared disasters since 1953. These declared disasters can be attributed to a large number of fires, floods and severe storms.

Florida
Florida has had 130 federally declared disasters since 1953. The majority of natural disasters in the Sunshine State have been due to fires, hurricanes and severe storms.

New York
New York has had 95 federally declared disasters since 1953. Most of these natural disasters have been due to severe storms, floods and snow.

New Mexico
New Mexico has had 83 federally declared disasters since 1953. Most of these declared disasters can be attributed to fires, floods and severe storms.

Alabama
Alabama has had 82 federally declared disasters since 1953. The majority of natural disasters in the state have been due to severe storms, hurricanes and floods.

Colorado
Colorado has had 80 federally declared disasters since 1953. Most natural disasters have been due to fires, floods and severe storms.

Oregon & Louisiana
Oregon and Louisiana are tied for 10th place, with both states having had 79 federally declared disasters since 1953. The majority of natural disasters in Oregon have been due to fires, severe storms and floods. Most natural disasters in Louisiana have been due to floods, hurricanes and severe storms.