With 216 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73834 in Selman, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 172 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (172 total). Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 15 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 $642.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Selman has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $361K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Selman 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 $29.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Selman has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 16, 2018.
Selman 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Selman was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 2017), causing $4.1M in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73834 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (172 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), earthquakes (8 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selman, OK, with 172 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Selman (ZIP 73834) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
Selman has 15 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 $642.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73834 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 $31.9M in property damage in the Selman, OK area (ZIP 73834). 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 →