Miami, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Miami is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ottawa County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, drought, and strong wind.
Storm events near Miami
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Miami's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Miami 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 Ottawa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Miami along with the rest of the county, not a Miami-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 34 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 76.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ottawa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Miami, OK at risk of?
Miami 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 Ottawa County, where Miami is located, are ice storm, drought, and strong wind.
What is Miami's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Ottawa County, where Miami is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Miami a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Miami carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ottawa County.
Has Miami had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 223 hail, 128 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Miami since 2016.