With 250 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73945 in Optima, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 207 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Optima is hailstorms, with 207 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% 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 $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2008.
Optima has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Optima was Blizzard on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $8.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 28, 2006), causing $7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 2006 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73945 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (207 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Optima, OK, with 207 events documented. These events have caused a combined $330K in property damage.
Optima has 14 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73945 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $8.5M 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 $19.3M in property damage in the Optima, OK area (ZIP 73945). 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 →