Shawnee, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Shawnee 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 Pottawatomie County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, ice storm, and hail.
Storm events near Shawnee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Shawnee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Shawnee 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 Pottawatomie County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Shawnee along with the rest of the county, not a Shawnee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 37.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 61.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pottawatomie County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Shawnee, OK at risk of?
Shawnee 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 Pottawatomie County, where Shawnee is located, are tornado, ice storm, and hail.
What is Shawnee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Pottawatomie County, where Shawnee is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Shawnee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Shawnee 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 Pottawatomie County.
Has Shawnee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 74 tornado, 230 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Shawnee since 2016.