Government records show 284 natural disaster events affecting the Amber, OK area (ZIP 73004) — a notably active disaster history. These include 220 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $140.4M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Amber is hailstorms, with 220 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (2%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $118.7M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $86.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2023.
Amber has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2020.
Amber 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.
Amber has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amber was EF5 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $90M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 1970), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($13.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73004 has experienced 284 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (220 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (17 events), earthquakes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amber, OK, with 220 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Amber (ZIP 73004) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2025.
Amber has 27 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 $118.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73004 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $140.4M in property damage in the Amber, OK area (ZIP 73004). 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 →