Government records show 232 natural disaster events affecting the Douglas, OK area (ZIP 73733) — a notably active disaster history. These include 145 earthquakes, 55 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 145 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Hailstorms account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Douglas has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $550.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Douglas has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Douglas 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 Douglas was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73733 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (145 events), hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Douglas, OK, with 145 events documented.
Yes, Douglas (ZIP 73733) 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.
Douglas has 10 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 $550.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73733 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 $25.9M in property damage in the Douglas, OK area (ZIP 73733). 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 →