ZIP code 73601, covering Clinton, OK, has 186 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 137 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clinton is hailstorms, with 137 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Clinton has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Clinton has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 22, 1981), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 22, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73601 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, OK, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 73601) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Clinton has 17 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 $31.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73601 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.6M in property damage in the Clinton, OK area (ZIP 73601). 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 →