Government records show 306 natural disaster events affecting the Midwest City, OK area (ZIP 73130) — a notably active disaster history. These include 174 hailstorms, 38 earthquakes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $207.7M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 759 injuries.
With 174 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 7, 2016.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% 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 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $52.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Midwest 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 Midwest City was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 3, 2024), causing $40M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73130 has experienced 306 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (174 events), earthquakes (38 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midwest City, OK, with 174 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Midwest City (ZIP 73130) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Midwest City has 18 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 $52.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73130 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $207.7M in property damage in the Midwest City, OK area (ZIP 73130). 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 →