Altus, OK (ZIP 73521) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 400 natural disaster events on record. These include 318 hailstorms, 40 severe wind events, and 32 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Altus is hailstorms, with 318 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $259.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Altus has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Altus has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Altus has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altus was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 1982), causing $250M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73521 has experienced 400 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (318 events), severe wind events (40 events), tornadoes (32 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altus, OK, with 318 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Altus (ZIP 73521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Altus has 32 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 $259.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73521 was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Altus, OK area (ZIP 73521). 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 →