Sulphur, OK (ZIP 73086) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 227 natural disaster events on record. These include 172 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (172 total). Of these, 4 (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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Sulphur has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Sulphur has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Sulphur has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2008.
Sulphur has experienced 3 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 $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sulphur was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 102 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 10, 1999), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73086 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (172 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (10 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sulphur, OK, with 172 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Sulphur (ZIP 73086) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2017.
Sulphur has 34 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73086 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Sulphur, OK area (ZIP 73086). 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 →