Oxford, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Oxford 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 Calhoun County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, inland flooding, and landslide.
Storm events near Oxford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Oxford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Oxford 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 Calhoun County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Oxford along with the rest of the county, not a Oxford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 74 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 85.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Calhoun County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Oxford, AL at risk of?
Oxford 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 Calhoun County, where Oxford is located, are tornado, inland flooding, and landslide.
What is Oxford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Calhoun County, where Oxford is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Oxford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Oxford 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 Calhoun County.
Has Oxford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 66 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Oxford since 2016.