ZIP code 73079, covering Pocasset, OK, has 171 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 109 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pocasset is hailstorms, with 109 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $122.1M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K 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 May 13, 2023.
Pocasset has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Pocasset has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 19, 2019.
Pocasset has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocasset was EF5 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $90M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 1970), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($13.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73079 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocasset, OK, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Pocasset (ZIP 73079) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2015.
Pocasset has 33 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 $122.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73079 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142.5M in property damage in the Pocasset, OK area (ZIP 73079). 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 →