Natural Disasters in Oklahoma: History & Risk Data
123,132 recorded disaster events across 647 ZIP codes.
State Statistics
Event Timeline
Hazard Breakdown
Most Affected ZIP Codes in Oklahoma
📊 Oklahoma Disaster Profile
Oklahoma has one of the most extensive natural disaster records in the United States, with 123,132 documented events spread across 647 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $90.1B. A total of 7,320 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Hailstorms lead Oklahoma's disaster profile with 78,721 events (64%), causing $10.3B in property damage. Other significant hazards include tornadoes (12,474 events, $55.7B in damages), earthquakes (11,858 events), and severe wind events (7,681 events, $2.4B in damages). Oklahoma has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Oklahoma include ZIP 73044 (747 events, $28.8M in damages), ZIP 73759 (738 events, $37.3M in damages), and ZIP 73072 (692 events, $2.8B in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Oklahoma has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 371% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2015 stands out as particularly active, with 7,424 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Oklahoma
What natural disasters occur in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has experienced 123,132 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include hailstorms (78,721), tornadoes (12,474), earthquakes (11,858), severe wind events (7,681), extreme heat events (4,281), floods (3,607), blizzards (3,122), wildfires (1,086), and extreme cold events (302). The most common hazard is hailstorms, accounting for 64% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Oklahoma?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Oklahoma are ZIP 73044 (747 events), ZIP 73759 (738 events), ZIP 73072 (692 events), ZIP 73034 (612 events), and ZIP 73129 (582 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Oklahoma?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $90.1B in property damage across Oklahoma. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →