Chickasha, OK

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,014 · Part of Grady County

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.

Tornado 57 events
Hail 270 events
Inland Flooding 22 events

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.