Guthrie, OK (ZIP 73044) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 747 natural disaster events on record. These include 432 earthquakes, 237 hailstorms, and 42 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 432 recorded incidents (58% 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 32% of the disaster record here, with 237 events documented. Of these, 9 (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 $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $314K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Guthrie has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $468K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Guthrie has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Guthrie was EF4 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 3, 1999), causing $10M 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 73044 has experienced 747 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (432 events), hailstorms (237 events), tornadoes (42 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guthrie, OK, with 432 events documented.
Yes, Guthrie (ZIP 73044) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Guthrie has 42 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73044 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.8M in property damage in the Guthrie, OK area (ZIP 73044). 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 →