9
Extreme
Tornado Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Oklahoma City's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $54M from this hazard type
- 116 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 21 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.86 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Central Oklahoma, United States (2026-01-08) — 20,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
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Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Oklahoma City Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Oklahoma City
Tornado - Central Oklahoma, United States
January 7, 2026 — WARNING
20,100 people exposed; $1,270M capital exposed
Tornado - Norman, OK WFO Region, US
April 23, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Norman, OK WFO Region, US
November 3, 2024 — WARNING
904,000 people exposed; $96,255M capital exposed
Tornado - Norman, OK WFO Region, US
October 12, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Norman, OK WFO Region, US
April 22, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 0/10
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