Freedom, OK (ZIP 73842) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 214 natural disaster events on record. These include 151 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 151 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $436.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 $212.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Freedom has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Freedom has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 16, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freedom was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $984K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 18, 2016), causing $361K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73842 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (151 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (9 events), and earthquakes (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freedom, OK, with 151 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Freedom has 21 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 $212.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73842 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $984K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Freedom, OK area (ZIP 73842). 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 →