Texola, OK (ZIP 73668) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (11%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.
Texola has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
Texola has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Texola 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73668 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Texola, OK, with 55 events documented.
Texola has 5 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 $330K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73668 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Texola, OK area (ZIP 73668). 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 →