Kendrick, OK (ZIP 74079) has experienced 181 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 33 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $88M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 281 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (41%) 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 $82.3M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
There have been 33 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
Kendrick has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
Kendrick has experienced 5 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Kendrick has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kendrick was EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $4.3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74079 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (34 events), earthquakes (33 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kendrick, OK, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Yes, Kendrick (ZIP 74079) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2016.
Kendrick has 34 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 $82.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74079 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88M in property damage in the Kendrick, OK area (ZIP 74079). 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 →