ZIP code 73844, covering Gate, OK, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 115 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Gate is hailstorms, with 115 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% 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 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Gate has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $40.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Gate has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gate was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($720K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73844 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gate, OK, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Gate has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $67.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73844 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Gate, OK area (ZIP 73844). 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 →