Aline, OK (ZIP 73716) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 394 natural disaster events on record. These include 269 earthquakes, 87 hailstorms, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (269 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 87 events documented. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Aline has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Aline has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aline was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 2, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73716 has experienced 394 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (269 events), hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aline, OK, with 269 events documented.
Aline has 24 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73716 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 $29.4M in property damage in the Aline, OK area (ZIP 73716). 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 →