Frederick, OK (ZIP 73542) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 347 natural disaster events on record. These include 272 hailstorms, 39 tornadoes, and 30 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Frederick is hailstorms, with 272 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Frederick 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.
Frederick has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frederick was EF2 Tornado on May 27, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73542 has experienced 347 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (272 events), tornadoes (39 events), severe wind events (30 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frederick, OK, with 272 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Frederick (ZIP 73542) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Frederick has 39 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73542 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Frederick, OK area (ZIP 73542). 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 →