Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Geronimo, OK area (ZIP 73543). These include 86 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 118 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (86 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Geronimo has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $26.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Geronimo has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $308K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2010.
Geronimo has experienced 2 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2015.
Geronimo has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geronimo was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 4, 2001), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73543 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geronimo, OK, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Geronimo (ZIP 73543) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2015.
Geronimo has 10 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 $26.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73543 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the Geronimo, OK area (ZIP 73543). 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 →