Guymon, OK

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,397 · Part of Texas County

Guymon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Texas County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and cold wave.

Storm events near Guymon

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Guymon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Guymon itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 8 events
Hail 119 events
Inland Flooding 5 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Texas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Guymon along with the rest of the county, not a Guymon-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 83.4 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 11.9 Very Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 29.5 Very Low
Heat Wave 18.2 Very Low
Tornado 59.3 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 86.6 Relatively Moderate
Drought 99 Relatively High
Hail 61.9 Relatively Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm 67.9 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 5.6 Very Low
Lightning 69.3 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 45.1 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 88.3 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Texas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Guymon, OK at risk of?

Guymon 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 Texas County, where Guymon is located, are drought, winter weather, and cold wave.

What is Guymon's biggest natural hazard risk?

Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Texas County, where Guymon is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Guymon a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Guymon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Texas County.

Has Guymon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 119 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Guymon since 2016.