Paoli, OK (ZIP 73074) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 3 (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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2025.
Paoli has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Paoli 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Paoli 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 2, 2024.
Paoli has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paoli was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Dec 24, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73074 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paoli, OK, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Paoli (ZIP 73074) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 2, 2024.
Paoli has 17 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73074 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Paoli, OK area (ZIP 73074). 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 →