Government records show 399 natural disaster events affecting the Marlow, OK area (ZIP 73055) — a notably active disaster history. These include 330 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marlow is hailstorms, with 330 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $476.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Marlow has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2010.
Marlow has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 2023.
Marlow has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marlow was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 28, 2010), causing $2.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73055 has experienced 399 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (330 events), tornadoes (38 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marlow, OK, with 330 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Marlow (ZIP 73055) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2016.
Marlow has 38 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73055 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Marlow, OK area (ZIP 73055). 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 →