Elk City, OK (ZIP 73644) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 202 natural disaster events on record. These include 168 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 168 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $145.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M 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 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $26.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Elk City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $840K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
Elk City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Elk City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk City was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $1.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 8, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73644 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk City, OK, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145.8K in property damage.
Yes, Elk City (ZIP 73644) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $840K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
Elk City has 15 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73644 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 $30.8M in property damage in the Elk City, OK area (ZIP 73644). 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 →