Oklahoma City, OK (ZIP 73179) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 490 natural disaster events on record. These include 329 hailstorms, 51 severe wind events, and 39 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $468.9M. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 849 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (329 total). Of these, 8 (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 Oct 23, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 10% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Wind-related events have caused a combined $508.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (15%) 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 $113.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 7% 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $477K in documented property damage. 12 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 Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was 3" Hail (May 29, 2012), causing $150M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73179 has experienced 490 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (329 events), severe wind events (51 events), tornadoes (39 events), extreme heat events (36 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oklahoma City, OK, with 329 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200.2M in property damage.
Yes, Oklahoma City (ZIP 73179) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $477K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Oklahoma City has 39 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 $113.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73179 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 $468.9M in property damage in the Oklahoma City, OK area (ZIP 73179). 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 →