Government records show 234 natural disaster events affecting the Tulsa, OK area (ZIP 74117) — a notably active disaster history. These include 128 hailstorms, 51 extreme heat events, and 24 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.1M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 1,253 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 22% 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 severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Tulsa has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $315K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.
Tulsa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $101M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tulsa was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $101M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 6, 2006), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74117 has experienced 234 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), extreme heat events (51 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tulsa, OK, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Tulsa (ZIP 74117) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.
Tulsa has 17 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74117 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 $113.1M in property damage in the Tulsa, OK area (ZIP 74117). 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 →