Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Durham, OK area (ZIP 73642). These include 81 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (81 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Durham 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Durham has experienced 6 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Durham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durham was Winter Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $1.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 5, 2007 also caused significant damage ($612K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73642 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, OK, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Durham has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73642 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Durham, OK area (ZIP 73642). 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 →