Government records show 209 natural disaster events affecting the Lindsay, OK area (ZIP 73052) — a notably active disaster history. These include 136 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 29 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lindsay is hailstorms, with 136 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $13.8M 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 29 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Lindsay has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Lindsay has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Lindsay has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lindsay was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 2023), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73052 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), tornadoes (32 events), earthquakes (29 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindsay, OK, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Lindsay (ZIP 73052) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Lindsay has 32 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73052 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Lindsay, OK area (ZIP 73052). 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 →