Altus, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Altus is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jackson County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, drought, and ice storm.
Storm events near Altus
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Altus's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Altus 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Altus along with the rest of the county, not a Altus-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 25.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 41.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 85.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 25.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 84 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 25 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 13.9 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 100 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Altus, OK at risk of?
Altus is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Jackson County, where Altus is located, are strong wind, drought, and ice storm.
What is Altus's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Altus is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Altus a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Altus carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Jackson County.
Has Altus had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 201 hail, 32 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Altus since 2016.