Government records show 303 natural disaster events affecting the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73142) — a notably active disaster history. These include 216 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $415.1M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 736 injuries.
With 216 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $250.4M 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 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $602K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 2009.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
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. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73142 has experienced 303 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (216 events), extreme heat events (36 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). 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 216 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250.4M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73142) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $602K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Oklahoma City has 12 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73142 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 $415.1M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73142). 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 →