Ada, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ada is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pontotoc County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and wildfire.
Storm events near Ada
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ada's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ada itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Pontotoc County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ada along with the rest of the county, not a Ada-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 62.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 82.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pontotoc County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ada, OK at risk of?
Ada is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Pontotoc County, where Ada is located, are ice storm, hail, and wildfire.
What is Ada's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Pontotoc County, where Ada is located, scoring 92.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ada a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ada carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pontotoc County.
Has Ada had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 32 tornado, 197 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ada since 2016.