Government records show 295 natural disaster events affecting the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73169) — a notably active disaster history. These include 166 hailstorms, 38 severe wind events, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9B. These events have resulted in 90 recorded deaths and 1,309 injuries.
With 166 recorded incidents (56% 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 $200.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $213.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 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 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $2.5B in documented property damage. 35 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $397K in documented property damage. 5 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 EF5 Tornado on May 20, 2013, which caused $2B in property damage and was linked to 24 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 3, 1999), causing $450M 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 73169 has experienced 295 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), severe wind events (38 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200.2M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73169) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $397K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Oklahoma City has 26 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 $2.5B. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73169 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 2013. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It resulted in 24 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9B in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73169). 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 →