Chouteau, OK (ZIP 74337) has experienced 158 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chouteau is hailstorms, with 99 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2024.
Chouteau has experienced 4 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 $116K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2009.
Chouteau has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $51.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chouteau was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 8, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74337 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chouteau, OK, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $385K in property damage.
Yes, Chouteau (ZIP 74337) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2009.
Chouteau has 31 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74337 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 $84.9M in property damage in the Chouteau, OK area (ZIP 74337). 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 →