Ponca City, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ponca City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kay County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Ponca City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ponca City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ponca 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 Kay County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ponca City along with the rest of the county, not a Ponca City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 24.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 50.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 59 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kay County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ponca City, OK at risk of?
Ponca City 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 Kay County, where Ponca City is located, are ice storm, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Ponca City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Kay County, where Ponca City is located, scoring 93.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ponca City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ponca City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kay County.
Has Ponca City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 174 hail, 32 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ponca City since 2016.