With 533 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73069 in Norman, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 439 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $317.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
With 439 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $43.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (17%) 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 $270.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (52%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $745.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Norman has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Norman has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norman was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 2003, which caused $210M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 26, 2023), causing $50M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Nov 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73069 has experienced 533 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (439 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (31 events), severe wind events (22 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norman, OK, with 439 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.1M in property damage.
Yes, Norman (ZIP 73069) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Norman has 36 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 $270.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73069 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $210M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $317.5M in property damage in the Norman, OK area (ZIP 73069). 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 →