Government records show 468 natural disaster events affecting the Orlando, OK area (ZIP 73073) — a notably active disaster history. These include 318 earthquakes, 97 hailstorms, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orlando is earthquakes, with 318 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 21% of the disaster record here, with 97 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Orlando has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $468K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Orlando has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orlando was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73073 has experienced 468 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (318 events), hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, OK, with 318 events documented.
Yes, Orlando (ZIP 73073) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Orlando has 20 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73073 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Orlando, OK area (ZIP 73073). 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 →