Tulsa, OK (ZIP 74127) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 300 natural disaster events on record. These include 185 hailstorms, 51 extreme heat events, and 26 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $207.4M. These events have resulted in 31 recorded deaths and 1,364 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (185 total). Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 17% 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 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $889K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $79.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
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 EF2 Tornado (Aug 6, 2017), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 5, 1975 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74127 has experienced 300 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (185 events), extreme heat events (51 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tulsa, OK, with 185 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, Tulsa (ZIP 74127) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Tulsa has 14 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 $79.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74127 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 $207.4M in property damage in the Tulsa, OK area (ZIP 74127). 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 →