Weatherford, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Weatherford is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Custer County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Weatherford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Weatherford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Weatherford 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 Custer County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Weatherford along with the rest of the county, not a Weatherford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 38.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 58.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 14.3 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Custer County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Weatherford, OK at risk of?
Weatherford 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 Custer County, where Weatherford is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Weatherford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Custer County, where Weatherford is located, scoring 96.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Weatherford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Weatherford carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Custer County.
Has Weatherford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 99 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Weatherford since 2016.