Oklahoma City, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Oklahoma City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Oklahoma County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Oklahoma City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Oklahoma City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Oklahoma City along with the rest of the county, not a Oklahoma City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 99.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.5 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 71.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 49.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 57.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Oklahoma County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Oklahoma City, OK at risk of?
Oklahoma City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Oklahoma County, where Oklahoma City is located, are ice storm, hail, and heat wave.
What is Oklahoma City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Oklahoma County, where Oklahoma City is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Oklahoma City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Oklahoma City carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Oklahoma County.
Has Oklahoma City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 90 tornado, 915 hail, 222 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Oklahoma City since 2016.