Yukon, Oklahoma: natural disaster risk
How exposed Yukon is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Canadian County.
Yukon is a city of 25,529 people in Canadian County, Oklahoma. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Canadian County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and cold wave, with about $73.9 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,289 storm reports in the county since 1951, including 110 tornadoes and 53 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Canadian County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Yukon
Full Canadian County report ›- 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 hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $24M | |
| Tornado | $17M | |
| Cold wave | $11M | |
| Heat wave | $6M | |
| Hail | $6M | |
| Ice storm | $5M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Wildfire | $917K | |
| Drought | $770K | |
| Earthquake | $734K | |
| Winter weather | $489K | |
| Lightning | $137K |
Homes in Yukon
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Yukon
Is Yukon safe from natural disasters?
Yukon is in Canadian County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Yukon?
By expected yearly losses in Canadian County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High), cold wave (High). Canadian County has been part of 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Yukon get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 110 tornadoes in Canadian County since 1950; the strongest was an EF5 tornado on May 24, 2011 near Calumet. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Yukon?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Canadian County, about 0.4% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.