Alex, OK (ZIP 73002) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 hailstorms, 18 earthquakes, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (84 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Alex has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Alex has experienced 4 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Alex has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alex was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $13.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $5.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73002 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), earthquakes (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alex, OK, with 84 events documented.
Yes, Alex (ZIP 73002) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2025.
Alex has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73002 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $13.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Alex, OK area (ZIP 73002). 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 →