Sperry, OK (ZIP 74073) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 266 natural disaster events on record. These include 155 hailstorms, 51 extreme heat events, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $107.8M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 1,251 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (155 total). Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 19% 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.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $594K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2025.
Sperry has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.
Sperry has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sperry was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $101M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 2016), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74073 has experienced 266 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), extreme heat events (51 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (10 events), wildfires (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sperry, OK, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sperry (ZIP 74073) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $485K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.
Sperry has 24 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74073 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $101M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $107.8M in property damage in the Sperry, OK area (ZIP 74073). 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 →