El Reno, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
El Reno 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 Canadian County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near El Reno
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of El Reno's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to El Reno 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 Canadian County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering El Reno along with the rest of the county, not a El Reno-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 30.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 60.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 26.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 63.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Canadian County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is El Reno, OK at risk of?
El Reno 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 Canadian County, where El Reno is located, are ice storm, hail, and tornado.
What is El Reno's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Canadian County, where El Reno is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is El Reno a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — El Reno 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 Canadian County.
Has El Reno had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 34 tornado, 428 hail, 97 inland flooding events within 25 miles of El Reno since 2016.