With 261 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73762 in Okarche, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 191 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 16 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (191 total). Of these, 7 (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 $503.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2012.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
Okarche has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2023.
Okarche has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okarche was Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $8.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2015), causing $3.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73762 has experienced 261 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (191 events), tornadoes (26 events), earthquakes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okarche, OK, with 191 events documented. These events have caused a combined $503.5K in property damage.
Yes, Okarche (ZIP 73762) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $615K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2007.
Okarche has 26 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73762 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $8.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Okarche, OK area (ZIP 73762). 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 →