Newcastle, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newcastle is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for McClain County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Newcastle
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newcastle's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newcastle 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 McClain County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newcastle along with the rest of the county, not a Newcastle-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 55.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 22.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 51.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 23 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 18.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McClain County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newcastle, OK at risk of?
Newcastle 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 McClain County, where Newcastle is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Newcastle's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for McClain County, where Newcastle is located, scoring 89.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Newcastle a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newcastle carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for McClain County.
Has Newcastle had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 99 tornado, 853 hail, 197 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newcastle since 2016.