Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Loyal, OK area (ZIP 73756). These include 76 hailstorms, 18 earthquakes, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (76 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 8, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Loyal 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.
Loyal has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loyal was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 3, 1999), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 10, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73756 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), earthquakes (18 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loyal, OK, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Loyal has 13 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73756 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 $33M in property damage in the Loyal, OK area (ZIP 73756). 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 →