With 332 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73054 in Luther, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 165 earthquakes, 84 hailstorms, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $163.8M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 712 injuries.
With 165 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 25, 2023.
Hailstorms account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 84 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 11% 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 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Luther 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.
Luther has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luther was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 2004), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73054 has experienced 332 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (165 events), hailstorms (84 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luther, OK, with 165 events documented.
Yes, Luther (ZIP 73054) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Luther has 25 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73054 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 $163.8M in property damage in the Luther, OK area (ZIP 73054). 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 →