Moore, OK (ZIP 73170) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 426 natural disaster events on record. These include 315 hailstorms, 48 tornadoes, and 36 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6B. These events have resulted in 64 recorded deaths and 1,039 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (315 total). Of these, 8 (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 $240.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (35%) 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 $3.4B in documented property damage. 50 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (50%) 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 $825K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Moore has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Moore has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moore was EF5 Tornado on May 20, 2013, which caused $2B in property damage and was linked to 24 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 3, 1999), causing $450M in damages. EF5 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($450M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73170 has experienced 426 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (315 events), tornadoes (48 events), severe wind events (36 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moore, OK, with 315 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240.1M in property damage.
Yes, Moore (ZIP 73170) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $825K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Moore has 48 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 $3.4B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73170 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 $3.6B in property damage in the Moore, OK area (ZIP 73170). 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 →