Federal records document 188 natural disaster events in the Weatherford, OK area (ZIP 73096). These include 145 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 145 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $407.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Weatherford has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Weatherford has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Weatherford has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Weatherford has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weatherford was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 9, 2003), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 22, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73096 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (145 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weatherford, OK, with 145 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Weatherford (ZIP 73096) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Weatherford has 9 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 $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73096 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Weatherford, OK area (ZIP 73096). 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 →