Government records show 422 natural disaster events affecting the Del City, OK area (ZIP 73115) — a notably active disaster history. These include 281 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 35 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $830.1M. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 1,287 injuries.
With 281 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (4%) 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 9% 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 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (32%) 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 $669M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Del 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 Del City was EF4 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $450M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. 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 73115 has experienced 422 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (281 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (35 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Del City, OK, with 281 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Del City (ZIP 73115) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Del City has 31 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 $669M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73115 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $450M 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 $830.1M in property damage in the Del City, OK area (ZIP 73115). 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 →