McAlester, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
McAlester is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pittsburg County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, wildfire, and drought.
Storm events near McAlester
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of McAlester's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to McAlester 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 Pittsburg County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering McAlester along with the rest of the county, not a McAlester-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 67.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 95 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 55.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 56.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pittsburg County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is McAlester, OK at risk of?
McAlester 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 Pittsburg County, where McAlester is located, are ice storm, wildfire, and drought.
What is McAlester's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Pittsburg County, where McAlester is located, scoring 95.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is McAlester a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — McAlester carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pittsburg County.
Has McAlester had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 77 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of McAlester since 2016.