•Morrison sits in Tornado Alley in north-central Oklahoma. Noble County has been included in severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, with Morrison specifically named as a location at risk from large hail and damaging wind gusts.

•Winter temperatures in the region regularly drop below freezing, and Oklahoma can see dangerous cold snaps. Pipe-bursting conditions are a real concern for residents when highs reach only the single digits.

•Spring storms bring heavy rain and the threat of flash flooding. In May 2019, northern Oklahoma received 10 to 20 inches of rain, resulting in major and record flooding along numerous rivers.

•Oklahoma's hot and humid summers create perfect conditions for mold spores to multiply, and heat and humidity enhance mold growth in homes across the state.

Morrison has been a small agricultural community since the 1890s, and many of its older homes with aging plumbing are especially vulnerable to water damage when severe weather hits.