Lawton, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lawton 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 Comanche County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Lawton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lawton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lawton 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 Comanche County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lawton along with the rest of the county, not a Lawton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 93.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 45.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 60.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Comanche County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lawton, OK at risk of?
Lawton 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 Comanche County, where Lawton is located, are strong wind, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Lawton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Comanche County, where Lawton is located, scoring 97.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lawton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Lawton 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 Comanche County.
Has Lawton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 239 hail, 64 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lawton since 2016.