Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Sweetwater, OK area (ZIP 73666). These include 129 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (129 total). Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $5.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 2 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 7% 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.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
Sweetwater has experienced 1 wildfire on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sweetwater was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 2007), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73666 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (129 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sweetwater, OK, with 129 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2K in property damage.
Sweetwater has 13 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73666 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 $33M in property damage in the Sweetwater, OK area (ZIP 73666). 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 →