Government records show 209 natural disaster events affecting the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73151) — a notably active disaster history. These include 77 hailstorms, 62 earthquakes, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $155M. These events have resulted in 50 recorded deaths and 714 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% 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.
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.
Oklahoma City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $387.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Oklahoma City has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oklahoma City was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $2.7M in damages. Winter Weather on Nov 26, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73151 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), earthquakes (62 events), extreme heat events (36 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73151) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Oklahoma City has 9 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 $387.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73151 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 $155M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73151). 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 →