Sterling, OK (ZIP 73567) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $726K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (35 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Sterling 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 $671K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Sterling has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2020.
Sterling has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $488K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73567 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, OK, with 35 events documented.
Sterling has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73567 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $488K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $726K in property damage in the Sterling, OK area (ZIP 73567). 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 →