Okmulgee, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Okmulgee is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Okmulgee County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, drought, and wildfire.
Storm events near Okmulgee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Okmulgee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Okmulgee along with the rest of the county, not a Okmulgee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 60.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 89.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 58.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 61.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Okmulgee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Okmulgee, OK at risk of?
Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee County, where Okmulgee is located, are ice storm, drought, and wildfire.
What is Okmulgee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Okmulgee County, where Okmulgee is located, scoring 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Okmulgee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Okmulgee carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Okmulgee County.
Has Okmulgee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 36 tornado, 148 hail, 62 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Okmulgee since 2016.