high,Oklahoma City is one of the most tornado-struck cities in the United States. The metro area has been hit by major tornadoes in 1999, 2003, 2010, 2013, and numerous other years. The May 3 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado reached an estimated 318 mph — the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. The flat Oklahoma terrain provides no barriers to severe weather and the city sits at the convergence of the most active tornado tracks in North America.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 0 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | (405) 297-2406 |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (High Tornado Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 48 |
| Last Major Event | May 2013 Tornado Outbreak |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 201 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 North, I-35 South, I-40 East, I-44 Northwest |
| Elevation | 1 ft above sea level |
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
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