ZIP code 73568, covering Temple, OK, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 107 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $863.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 107 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2010.
Temple 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.
Temple has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2008.
Temple has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Temple was EF3 Tornado on May 1, 1954, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73568 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temple, OK, with 107 events documented.
Yes, Temple (ZIP 73568) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2008.
Temple has 13 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 $455.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73568 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1954. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $863.5K in property damage in the Temple, OK area (ZIP 73568). 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 →