Woodward, OK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Woodward is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Woodward County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, wildfire, and drought.
Storm events near Woodward
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Woodward's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Woodward 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 Woodward County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Woodward along with the rest of the county, not a Woodward-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 36.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 61.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 53.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 53.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 57.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Woodward County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Woodward, OK at risk of?
Woodward is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Woodward County, where Woodward is located, are ice storm, wildfire, and drought.
What is Woodward's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Woodward County, where Woodward is located, scoring 89.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Woodward a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Woodward carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Woodward County.
Has Woodward had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 104 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Woodward since 2016.