Elk City, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elk City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Beckham County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, drought, and wildfire.
Storm events near Elk City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elk City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elk City 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 Beckham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elk City along with the rest of the county, not a Elk City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 31.8 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 42 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 86.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 20.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96 | Very High |
| Landslide | 44.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 40.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Beckham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elk City, OK at risk of?
Elk City 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 Beckham County, where Elk City is located, are ice storm, drought, and wildfire.
What is Elk City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Beckham County, where Elk City is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Elk City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Elk City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Beckham County.
Has Elk City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 126 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elk City since 2016.