Federal records document 194 natural disaster events in the Piedmont, OK area (ZIP 73078). These include 154 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 154 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2012.
Piedmont has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2023.
Piedmont has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Piedmont has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Piedmont has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piedmont was Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $8.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2015), causing $3.1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73078 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (154 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piedmont, OK, with 154 events documented. These events have caused a combined $204K in property damage.
Yes, Piedmont (ZIP 73078) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $485K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Piedmont has 21 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73078 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $8.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Piedmont, OK area (ZIP 73078). 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 →