Yukon, OK

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 27,068 · Part of Canadian County

Yukon 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 Canadian County, OK. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hail, and tornado.

Storm events near Yukon

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Yukon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Yukon itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 51 events
Hail 690 events
Inland Flooding 173 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Canadian County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Yukon along with the rest of the county, not a Yukon-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 83.9 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 75.7 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 61.7 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 93 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 95 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 91.1 Relatively High
Drought 70.4 Relatively Moderate
Hail 96.7 Relatively High
Hurricane 30.2 Very Low
Ice Storm 98.5 Very High
Landslide 60.7 Very Low
Lightning 26.5 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 63.5 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 87.5 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Canadian County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Yukon, OK at risk of?

Yukon 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 Canadian County, where Yukon is located, are ice storm, hail, and tornado.

What is Yukon's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Canadian County, where Yukon is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Yukon a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Yukon 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 Canadian County.

Has Yukon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 51 tornado, 690 hail, 173 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Yukon since 2016.