With 283 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73006 in Apache, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 229 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 229 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
Apache has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
Apache has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Apache has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $671K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Apache has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apache was EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $488K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73006 has experienced 283 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (229 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (8 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apache, OK, with 229 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Apache (ZIP 73006) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $635K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2015.
Apache 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73006 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Apache, OK area (ZIP 73006). 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 →