Avant, OK (ZIP 74001) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Avant has experienced 6 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2025.
Avant has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
Avant has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2013.
Avant has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2011.
Avant 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avant was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74001 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avant, OK, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Avant (ZIP 74001) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Avant has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74001 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Avant, OK area (ZIP 74001). 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 →