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73537 Eldorado, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Eldorado, OK (73537)

Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Eldorado, OK area (ZIP 73537). These include 109 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (109 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 $800.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $487.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Eldorado has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 18, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Eldorado has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Eldorado was 1.2" Hail on Oct 8, 1999, which caused $640K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 23, 2024), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Eldorado, OK (73537)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73537 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 73537?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldorado, OK, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800.5K in property damage.

Has Eldorado (73537) ever been hit by a tornado?

Eldorado has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $487.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Eldorado, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73537 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Oct 8, 1999. This event caused $640K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 73537?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Eldorado, OK area (ZIP 73537). 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 →

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