Vinita, OK (ZIP 74301) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 252 natural disaster events on record. These include 165 hailstorms, 62 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vinita is hailstorms, with 165 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 9 (15%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $149K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Vinita has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
Vinita 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 $50.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
Vinita has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vinita was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 7, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74301 has experienced 252 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), tornadoes (62 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vinita, OK, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Vinita (ZIP 74301) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Vinita has 62 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 $16.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74301 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.1M in property damage in the Vinita, OK area (ZIP 74301). 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 →