Government records show 282 natural disaster events affecting the Stillwater, OK area (ZIP 74075) — a notably active disaster history. These include 125 hailstorms, 109 earthquakes, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 125 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 109 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Stillwater has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2024.
Stillwater 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stillwater was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74075 has experienced 282 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), earthquakes (109 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stillwater, OK, with 125 events documented.
Yes, Stillwater (ZIP 74075) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2024.
Stillwater has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74075 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Stillwater, OK area (ZIP 74075). 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 →