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74063 Sand Springs, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sand Springs, OK (74063)

Government records show 261 natural disaster events affecting the Sand Springs, OK area (ZIP 74063) — a notably active disaster history. These include 132 hailstorms, 51 extreme heat events, and 26 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $306.3M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 1,317 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 132 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Extreme heat events account for 20% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 47 (92%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 13, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $43.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $505K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.

🔥 Wildfires

There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sand Springs was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 17, 2023, which caused $160M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 8, 2007), causing $101M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 29, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sand Springs, OK (74063)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74063 has experienced 261 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), extreme heat events (51 events), severe wind events (26 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (12 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74063?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sand Springs, OK, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $775K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74063 (Sand Springs) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sand Springs (ZIP 74063) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.

Has Sand Springs (74063) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sand Springs has 25 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 $43.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sand Springs, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74063 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74063?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $306.3M in property damage in the Sand Springs, OK area (ZIP 74063). 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 →

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