Olustee, OK (ZIP 73560) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 268 natural disaster events on record. These include 215 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Olustee is hailstorms, with 215 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Olustee 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.
Olustee 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2016.
Olustee 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 Olustee was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 1982), causing $250M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73560 has experienced 268 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (215 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olustee, OK, with 215 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Olustee (ZIP 73560) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2016.
Olustee 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 $255.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73560 was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Olustee, OK area (ZIP 73560). 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 →