Choctaw, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Choctaw is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Oklahoma County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Choctaw
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Choctaw's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Choctaw 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 Oklahoma County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Choctaw along with the rest of the county, not a Choctaw-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 99.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.5 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 71.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 49.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 57.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Oklahoma County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Choctaw, OK at risk of?
Choctaw is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Oklahoma County, where Choctaw is located, are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
What is Choctaw's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Oklahoma County, where Choctaw is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Choctaw a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Choctaw carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Oklahoma County.
Has Choctaw had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 84 tornado, 809 hail, 222 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Choctaw since 2016.