Caddo County, Oklahoma
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Caddo County, Oklahoma has a relatively low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is higher than 63% of US counties. It ranks 33rd of 77 counties in Oklahoma. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, tornadoes and cold waves. FEMA estimates about $17 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $633 per resident. Since 1982 it has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (34 major disasters). The most recent was in June 2024 (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding). Only 34 homes here carry federal flood insurance. Since 1978, federal flood insurance has paid about $1.3 million on 44 claims here, including $467,000 for floods in 2007.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Caddo County
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 54.5 | $6M | ||
| Tornado | 82.5 | $3M | ||
| Cold wave | 79.3 | $3M | ||
| Drought | 89.1 | $1M | ||
| Hail | 87.5 | $1M | ||
| Strong wind | 75.9 | $834K | ||
| Ice storm | 92.0 | $832K | ||
| Heat wave | 73.7 | $793K | ||
| Wildfire | 85.6 | $533K | ||
| Earthquake | 58.8 | $310K | ||
| Lightning | 42.3 | $128K | ||
| Winter weather | 67.6 | $88K | ||
| Hurricane | 39.2 | $20K | ||
| Landslide | 70.3 | $5K |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively high and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Caddo County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
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Oklahoma also had 43 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1951
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 1,314 storm reports in Caddo County since 1951, with 4 deaths and 39 injuries and about $73.4 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F4 tornado on April 17, 1976.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1976 | F4 | – | 6 / 0 |
| May 22, 1981 | F4 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | F3 | – | 1 / 0 |
| Jun 18, 1973 | F3 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 26, 1990 | F3 | – | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2009 | Tornado | Gracemont | $50M |
| Oct 22, 2000 | Flash Flood | South Portion | $6M |
| Apr 7, 1965 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| Apr 17, 1976 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| May 22, 1981 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| May 27, 1982 | Tornado | – | $3M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jul 5, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane risk by county ›Since 1900, 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm have passed within 65 miles of the center of Caddo County. The strongest was an unnamed storm in 1900, with top winds near 45 mph about 58 miles away.
Strongest storms nearby
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1900 | Unnamed | Tropical storm, 45 mph | 58 mi |
Most recent storms
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1900 | Unnamed | Tropical storm, 45 mph | 58 mi |
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center best-track records (HURDAT2), 1851 to 2025 for the Atlantic and 1949 to 2025 for the eastern Pacific. A storm counts if its track passed within 65 miles of the county's center while it was a tropical storm or hurricane. Strength is the storm's top sustained wind at that point, not the wind measured in the county. Older storms over the open sea were sometimes missed.
Flood insurance in Caddo County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Caddo County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 11,545 housing units.
Compare in Oklahoma
All 77 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | Inland flooding | |
| Tulsa County | Inland flooding | |
| Cleveland County | Inland flooding | |
| Canadian County | Inland flooding | |
| Comanche County | Inland flooding | |
| Rogers County | Inland flooding | |
| Payne County | Cold wave | |
| Wagoner County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian County | 38 | |
| Comanche County | 34 | |
| Grady County | 35 | |
| Custer County | 30 | |
| Washita County | 35 | |
| Blaine County | 31 | |
| Kiowa County | 34 |
Common questions about Caddo County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Caddo County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Caddo County, about $5.5 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Tornado is second at $3.3 million.
How many federal disasters has Caddo County had?
Caddo County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1982, including 34 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in June 2024.
Is Caddo County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Relatively Low, 33rd highest of 77 in Oklahoma. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Caddo County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 333 homes in Caddo County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Caddo County had?
NOAA records list 130 tornadoes in Caddo County since 1950. The strongest was an F4 tornado on April 17, 1976. The weather service has also logged 713 hail reports and 52 floods here.
How many hurricanes have hit Caddo County?
NOAA's hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm passing within 65 miles of the center of Caddo County. The strongest was an unnamed storm in 1900, with winds near 45 mph.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.