Chickasha, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Chickasha is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grady County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Chickasha
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Chickasha's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Chickasha 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 Grady County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Chickasha along with the rest of the county, not a Chickasha-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 62.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 93.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 32 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 59.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 27.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 23.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grady County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Chickasha, OK at risk of?
Chickasha 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 Grady County, where Chickasha is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Chickasha's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Grady County, where Chickasha is located, scoring 93.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Chickasha a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Chickasha carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Grady County.
Has Chickasha had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 57 tornado, 270 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Chickasha since 2016.