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74015 Catoosa, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Catoosa, OK (74015)

Government records show 385 natural disaster events affecting the Catoosa, OK area (ZIP 74015) — a notably active disaster history. These include 227 hailstorms, 52 severe wind events, and 51 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $256.1M. These events have resulted in 34 recorded deaths and 1,373 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 227 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Severe wind events account for 14% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2023.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Extreme heat events account for 13% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 47 (92%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 13, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (10%) 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 $150.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Catoosa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $101M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Catoosa was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $101M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 24, 1993), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 25, 2024 also caused significant damage ($40M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Catoosa, OK (74015)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74015 has experienced 385 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (227 events), severe wind events (52 events), extreme heat events (51 events), tornadoes (39 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74015?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catoosa, OK, with 227 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74015 (Catoosa) prone to flooding?

Yes, Catoosa (ZIP 74015) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.

Has Catoosa (74015) ever been hit by a tornado?

Catoosa has 39 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 $150.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Catoosa, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74015 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $101M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74015?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $256.1M in property damage in the Catoosa, OK area (ZIP 74015). 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 →

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