Canute, OK (ZIP 73626) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 171 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 171 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Canute has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $721K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canute was EF1 Tornado on Jun 6, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($616K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73626 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (171 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (15 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canute, OK, with 171 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121K in property damage.
Canute has 16 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73626 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Canute, OK area (ZIP 73626). 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 →