Government records show 612 natural disaster events affecting the Edmond, OK area (ZIP 73034) — a notably active disaster history. These include 285 earthquakes, 221 hailstorms, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.7M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 729 injuries.
With 285 recorded incidents (47% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 221 events documented. 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 $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 6% 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 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (22%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% 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 floods in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $312K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
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 73034 has experienced 612 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (285 events), hailstorms (221 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edmond, OK, with 285 events documented.
Yes, Edmond (ZIP 73034) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $312K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Edmond has 27 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73034 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 $161.7M in property damage in the Edmond, OK area (ZIP 73034). 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 →