With 252 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74023 in Cushing, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 102 hailstorms, 96 earthquakes, and 33 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 181 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cushing is hailstorms, with 102 recorded events making up 40% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 96 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2022.
Cushing has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Cushing has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2023.
Cushing has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cushing was EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74023 has experienced 252 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), earthquakes (96 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cushing, OK, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, Cushing (ZIP 74023) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
Cushing has 33 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74023 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Cushing, OK area (ZIP 74023). 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 →