Natural Disaster Risk in Macomb

Natural Hazard Profile: Macomb, Oklahoma

Located in the interior eastern United States in Pottawatomie County, Macomb is a small community of about 1,598. The semi-arid climate that characterizes this part of Oklahoma — marked by hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Macomb a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Macomb's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.6/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornadoes represent the primary threat to life and property here, with the local geography placing the community squarely in a high-frequency severe weather corridor. Secondary hazards include hail and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Macomb's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tornado and hail, as measured by FEMA across Pottawatomie County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Macomb residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.