Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Chattanooga, OK area (ZIP 73528). These include 82 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (82 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Chattanooga has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Chattanooga 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Chattanooga has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
Chattanooga has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chattanooga was Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73528 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chattanooga, OK, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Chattanooga (ZIP 73528) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2008.
Chattanooga has 12 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73528 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Chattanooga, OK area (ZIP 73528). 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 →