Hazard Score
57 Catastrophes Recorded
Fort-Sill, Oklahoma
7 Land Tracts in Comanche County , Cache Watershed
Fort-Sill, Oklahoma, faces a relatively high risk of severe weather events such as tornadoes and thunderstorms due to its location in Tornado Alley. The area experiences high levels of precipitation, with an average of 787.188060549583 mm per year, leading to potential flooding and water-related hazards. The region's relatively moderate risk for wildfires is attributed to its dry climate and susceptibility to droughts, increasing the likelihood of fire outbreaks that can threaten communities and natural habitats.
The geological features in the region, including the nearby Cache and Red-Lake Texoma hydrologic units, contribute to the area's hazard risk. The presence of fault lines and the Red - Washita hydrologic subregion increase the susceptibility to earthquakes and ground shaking. Fort-Sill's proximity to water bodies like lakes and rivers heightens the risk of flooding during extreme weather events. Additionally, the area's location in the Arkansas-White-Red hydrologic region exposes it to potential water-related disasters such as flash floods and river overflow.
Historical events such as severe thunderstorms, flooding, and wildfires have impacted Fort-Sill and surrounding areas, highlighting the need for comprehensive disaster preparedness and risk mitigation strategies. The combination of climate factors, geological features, and past events underscores the importance of proactive planning and community resilience efforts to enhance the area's overall disaster readiness and response capabilities.
Wildfire Risk: Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: High
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
3
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
4
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Comanche, Oklahoma faces a relatively moderate overall risk of natural disasters and climate events, with a risk score of 88.48. The county is particularly susceptible to severe weather events such as hailstorms, with a risk rating of relatively high and a risk score of 99.40. This is reflected in the high economic asset loss value attributed to hail events, reaching over $12.5 million. Additionally, Comanche County experiences a moderate risk of tornado events, with a risk score of 82.41 due to a combination of frequency and potential impact on the area.
Geographically, Comanche County is located inland and does not have any coastlines, but it is surrounded by several water bodies including Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth. The county also has several fault lines passing through the region, increasing the risk of earthquakes. Mount Scott, a prominent peak in the Wichita Mountains, adds to the geological features that could ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Thompson Hill Dod Assist
2022-08-09
Hailstorm
2020-05-15
Hailstorm
2019-10-09
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
North Boundary
2016-08-03
Myers Fire
2016-08-02
Gruber Mt Fire
2016-07-26
Hailstorm
2016-04-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-04-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-11-26Flooding
Tropical Storm Patricia
2015-10-23Crater Creek
2015-09-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-05-05Mt Hinds
2014-08-13
Hailstorm
2012-04-19
Hailstorm
2010-09-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-06-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-24Hailstorm
2007-05-08
Hailstorm
2006-06-17
Hailstorm
2002-10-06
Hailstorm
2000-03-07
Hailstorm
1999-12-08
Hailstorm
1999-05-03
Hailstorm
1999-05-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-04-26Hailstorm
1998-01-02
Hailstorm
1996-04-21
Hailstorm
1995-09-12
Hailstorm
1994-10-20
Hailstorm
1993-06-24
Hailstorm
1992-04-16
Hailstorm
1992-03-08
Hailstorm
1992-03-03
Hailstorm
1991-04-02
Hailstorm
1990-03-13
Hailstorm
1985-11-13
Hailstorm
1985-09-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1985-06-05Hailstorm
1985-06-02
Hailstorm
1985-06-01
Hailstorm
1985-05-12
Hurricane Alicia
1983-08-21
Tornado
1982-05-20
Hailstorm
1981-06-01
Hailstorm
1980-05-01
Hailstorm
1979-05-02
Hailstorm
1979-05-02
Hailstorm
1976-05-29
Hailstorm
1976-04-17
Hailstorm
1973-06-16
Hailstorm
1969-06-20
Tornado
1968-06-15
Tornado
1961-06-07
Tornado
1952-05-23