Muskogee, OK

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 36,849 · Part of Muskogee County

Muskogee 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 Muskogee County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.

Storm events near Muskogee

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

Tornado 50 events
Hail 112 events
Inland Flooding 59 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 89 Relatively Moderate
Inland Flooding 78 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 79.4 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 94.6 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 90.8 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 75.2 Relatively Moderate
Drought 89.7 Relatively Moderate
Hail 95 Relatively High
Hurricane 48 Very Low
Ice Storm 98.3 Very High
Landslide 28.4 Very Low
Lightning 78.4 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 83.2 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 85.7 Relatively High

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Muskogee, OK at risk of?

Muskogee 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 Muskogee County, where Muskogee is located, are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.

What is Muskogee's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Muskogee County, where Muskogee is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Muskogee a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Muskogee 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 Muskogee County.

Has Muskogee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 50 tornado, 112 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Muskogee since 2016.