Federal records document 154 natural disaster events in the Helena, OK area (ZIP 73741). These include 68 hailstorms, 62 earthquakes, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2022.
Earthquakes account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Helena has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Helena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Helena has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena 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. Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($562K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73741 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), earthquakes (62 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, OK, with 68 events documented.
Helena 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73741 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 $29.1M in property damage in the Helena, OK area (ZIP 73741). 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 →