Hinton, OK (ZIP 73047) has experienced 176 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 138 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 146 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (138 total). Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Hinton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Hinton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Hinton has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinton was Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 22, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 22, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73047 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (138 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinton, OK, with 138 events documented.
Hinton has 19 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73047 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Hinton, OK area (ZIP 73047). 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 →