Government records show 260 natural disaster events affecting the Rubottom, OK area (ZIP 73463) — a notably active disaster history. These include 203 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
With 203 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Rubottom has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2018.
Rubottom has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2025.
Rubottom has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rubottom was EF4 Tornado on Feb 10, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 29, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73463 has experienced 260 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (203 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (14 events), earthquakes (9 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rubottom, OK, with 203 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Rubottom (ZIP 73463) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2025.
Rubottom has 21 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73463 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 10, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Rubottom, OK area (ZIP 73463). 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 →