With 365 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73003 in Edmond, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 185 hailstorms, 92 earthquakes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.8M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 716 injuries.
With 185 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 92 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 33 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $865K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
Edmond has experienced 10 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $154.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edmond was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $2.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73003 has experienced 365 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (185 events), earthquakes (92 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edmond, OK, with 185 events documented. These events have caused a combined $820K in property damage.
Yes, Edmond (ZIP 73003) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $212K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Edmond has 12 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73003 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $159.8M in property damage in the Edmond, OK area (ZIP 73003). 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 →