Federal records document 125 natural disaster events in the Ripley, OK area (ZIP 74062). These include 59 earthquakes, 42 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $797.3K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ripley is earthquakes, with 59 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 May 16, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $565.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2022.
Ripley 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.
Ripley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Ripley 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 3, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74062 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (59 events), hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, OK, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 74062) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
Ripley has 11 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 $565.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74062 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $797.3K in property damage in the Ripley, OK area (ZIP 74062). 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 →