Oklahoma City, OK (ZIP 73104) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 338 natural disaster events on record. These include 219 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 28 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $657.3M. These events have resulted in 51 recorded deaths and 1,051 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (219 total). Of these, 7 (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 $300.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 33 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $195.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Oklahoma City has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $154.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oklahoma City was 2.8" Hail on May 29, 2012, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 8, 2003), causing $160M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($150M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73104 has experienced 338 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (219 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 219 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.5M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73104) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Oklahoma City has 28 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 $195.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73104 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 29, 2012. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $657.3M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73104). 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 →