Ardmore, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ardmore is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carter County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Ardmore
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ardmore's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ardmore 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 Carter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ardmore along with the rest of the county, not a Ardmore-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 42.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 58.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ardmore, OK at risk of?
Ardmore 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 Carter County, where Ardmore is located, are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
What is Ardmore's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Carter County, where Ardmore is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ardmore a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ardmore carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carter County.
Has Ardmore had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 210 hail, 45 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ardmore since 2016.