ZIP code 73736, covering Fairmont, OK, has 190 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 earthquakes, 71 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (81 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Hailstorms account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 71 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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.
Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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 73736 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (81 events), hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (11 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairmont, OK, with 81 events documented.
Yes, Fairmont (ZIP 73736) 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.
Fairmont has 14 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73736 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 $28.7M in property damage in the Fairmont, OK area (ZIP 73736). 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 →