Government records show 224 natural disaster events affecting the Tinker Afb, OK area (ZIP 73145) — a notably active disaster history. These include 124 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $794.4M. These events have resulted in 62 recorded deaths and 1,055 injuries.
With 124 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $100K 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 16% 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 19 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 $280K 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 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $639.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Tinker Afb 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.
Tinker Afb has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 14, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tinker Afb 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 73145 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tinker Afb, OK, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Tinker Afb (ZIP 73145) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Tinker Afb 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 $639.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73145 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 $794.4M in property damage in the Tinker Afb, OK area (ZIP 73145). 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 →