Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Lawton, KS area (ZIP 66781). These include 108 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lawton is hailstorms, with 108 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2019.
Lawton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Lawton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
Lawton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
Lawton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $22.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $21.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66781 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawton, KS, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lawton (ZIP 66781) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Lawton has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66781 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $22.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.1M in property damage in the Lawton, KS area (ZIP 66781). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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 →