ZIP code 73661, covering Rocky, OK, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 127 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $101.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rocky is hailstorms, with 127 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Rocky 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.
Rocky has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2014.
Rocky has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 1995.
Rocky has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky was EF3 Tornado on Oct 9, 2001, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2015), causing $616K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73661 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky, OK, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Rocky (ZIP 73661) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2018.
Rocky has 16 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 $100.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73661 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2001. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $101.7M in property damage in the Rocky, OK area (ZIP 73661). 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 →