Government records show 498 natural disaster events affecting the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73127) — a notably active disaster history. These include 353 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $670.6M. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 865 injuries.
With 353 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $450.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $63.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 7% 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 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
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 Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $150M in damages. 3" Hail on May 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($150M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73127 has experienced 498 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (353 events), tornadoes (38 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (30 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 353 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450.7M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73127) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Oklahoma City has 38 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 $63.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73127 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 $670.6M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73127). 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 →