Government records show 296 natural disaster events affecting the Covington, OK area (ZIP 73730) — a notably active disaster history. These include 206 earthquakes, 61 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (206 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Hailstorms account for 21% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 26, 2020.
Covington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Covington has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Covington has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73730 has experienced 296 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (206 events), hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, OK, with 206 events documented.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 73730) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
Covington has 9 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73730 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 $27.9M in property damage in the Covington, OK area (ZIP 73730). 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 →