Purcell, OK (ZIP 73080) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 407 natural disaster events on record. These include 328 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (328 total). Of these, 7 (2%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $62.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $795K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Purcell has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Purcell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purcell was EF2 Tornado on Feb 26, 2023, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73080 has experienced 407 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (328 events), tornadoes (41 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), earthquakes (10 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purcell, OK, with 328 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Purcell (ZIP 73080) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $795K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Purcell has 41 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 $62.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73080 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 26, 2023. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.6M in property damage in the Purcell, OK area (ZIP 73080). 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 →