Mead, OK (ZIP 73449) has experienced 122 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mead is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Mead has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2012.
Mead has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Mead has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2013.
Mead 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mead was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 23, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73449 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mead, OK, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Mead (ZIP 73449) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Mead has 17 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73449 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Mead, OK area (ZIP 73449). 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 →