Government records show 242 natural disaster events affecting the Hennessey, OK area (ZIP 73742) — a notably active disaster history. These include 130 hailstorms, 65 earthquakes, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hennessey is hailstorms, with 130 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Hennessey has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Hennessey has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hennessey was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $2.2M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 21, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73742 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), earthquakes (65 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hennessey, OK, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hennessey (ZIP 73742) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2015.
Hennessey has 22 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73742 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 $30M in property damage in the Hennessey, OK area (ZIP 73742). 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 →