Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Cleveland, OK area (ZIP 74020). These include 107 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $280.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 168 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cleveland is hailstorms, with 107 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $99.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2025.
Cleveland has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
Cleveland 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 17, 2023, which caused $160M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 29, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 29, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74020 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), wildfires (11 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, OK, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 74020) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Cleveland has 18 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 $99.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74020 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 17, 2023. This event caused $160M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280.5M in property damage in the Cleveland, OK area (ZIP 74020). 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 →