Orienta, OK (ZIP 73737) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 222 natural disaster events on record. These include 119 hailstorms, 66 earthquakes, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 119 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $640.6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Orienta 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.
Orienta has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Orienta has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orienta was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 12, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73737 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), earthquakes (66 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orienta, OK, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Orienta (ZIP 73737) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2018.
Orienta has 16 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 $640.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73737 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 $27M in property damage in the Orienta, OK area (ZIP 73737). 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 →