Chelsea, OK (ZIP 74016) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (65 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Chelsea has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2009.
Chelsea 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 $70.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chelsea was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 2024), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74016 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chelsea, OK, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Chelsea (ZIP 74016) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $226K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2009.
Chelsea has 23 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74016 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.7M in property damage in the Chelsea, OK area (ZIP 74016). 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 →