Know What to Do

Knowing how to protect yourself starts with learning about hazards that could affect Oklahoma City. You can learn more about some of those hazards here and use them to help come up with a plan and a kit.

Tornadoes

Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms can occur any time of the year, but in Oklahoma City they occur most often in April and May.Read more on our Tornadoes page.

Thunderstorms and Lightning

Lightning, hail and straight-line winds are among potentially dangerous effects of severe thunderstorms. Read more on our Thunderstorms and Lightning page.

 

Flash Floods

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding in localized areas, and even six inches of moving water is enough to knock you over. Read more on our Flash Floods page.

 

Winter Weather

Snow and freezing rain, especially blizzards and prolonged ice storms, can cause long-lasting power outages and make travel difficult.Read more on our Winter Weather page.

 

Wildfires

Dry vegetation, warm temperatures and strong winds contribute to fast-spreading fires in the many square miles of brush and pasture around OKC. Read more on our Wildfires page.

Earthquakes

It's important to know the safest places to be during earthquakes. Read more on our Earthquakes page.

Terrorism and Acts of Violence

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquito-borne diseases are a threat in Oklahoma City every spring and summer. Read more on our Mosquito-Borne Diseases page.

 

Power and Utility Outages

Report power outages to your local power company. Read more on our Power and Utility Outages page.