Choctaw, OK (ZIP 73020) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 356 natural disaster events on record. These include 170 hailstorms, 78 earthquakes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.1M. These events have resulted in 54 recorded deaths and 792 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (170 total). Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 78 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 7, 2016.
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 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (28%) 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 $53.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Choctaw 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 Choctaw was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 3, 2024), causing $40M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73020 has experienced 356 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), earthquakes (78 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (36 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Choctaw, OK, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Choctaw (ZIP 73020) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $83K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Choctaw has 36 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 $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73020 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 $209.1M in property damage in the Choctaw, OK area (ZIP 73020). 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 →