Government records show 433 natural disaster events affecting the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73121) — a notably active disaster history. These include 268 hailstorms, 53 earthquakes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $441M. These events have resulted in 51 recorded deaths and 887 injuries.
With 268 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (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 $250.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 12% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2017.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% 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 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $30.1M 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 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 Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $150M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1986 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73121 has experienced 433 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (268 events), earthquakes (53 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (25 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 268 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250.1M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73121) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Oklahoma City has 21 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73121 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 $441M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73121). 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 →