ZIP code 74027, covering Delaware, OK, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 52 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $469.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2012.
Delaware 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
Delaware has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delaware was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 23, 2002), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74027 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delaware, OK, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $265K in property damage.
Yes, Delaware (ZIP 74027) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2008.
Delaware has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $469.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74027 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 $25M in property damage in the Delaware, OK area (ZIP 74027). 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 →