Government records show 209 natural disaster events affecting the Duke, OK area (ZIP 73532) — a notably active disaster history. These include 171 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 171 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $801K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2016.
Duke 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.
Duke 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 Duke was Ice Storm on Jan 28, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 29, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73532 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (171 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duke, OK, with 171 events documented. These events have caused a combined $801K in property damage.
Duke has 20 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73532 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 28, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Duke, OK area (ZIP 73532). 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 →