Yale, OK (ZIP 74085) has experienced 186 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 60 earthquakes, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 140 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (90 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Yale has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
Yale 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yale was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 8, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74085 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), earthquakes (60 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yale, OK, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Yale (ZIP 74085) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
Yale has 16 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74085 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Yale, OK area (ZIP 74085). 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 →