Perry, OK (ZIP 73077) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 470 natural disaster events on record. These include 288 earthquakes, 136 hailstorms, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (288 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 136 events documented. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175.4K 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.
Perry has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $353K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Perry has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perry 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. EF4 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73077 has experienced 470 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (288 events), hailstorms (136 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perry, OK, with 288 events documented.
Yes, Perry (ZIP 73077) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2017.
Perry has 23 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73077 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 $11.8M in property damage in the Perry, OK area (ZIP 73077). 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 →