Jay, OK (ZIP 74346) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 115 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jay is hailstorms, with 115 recorded events making up 64% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $242K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Jay has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $68M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Jay has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $625K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
Jay 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 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jay was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($6M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74346 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), tornadoes (41 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jay, OK, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Jay (ZIP 74346) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $625K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
Jay has 41 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 $19.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74346 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.2M in property damage in the Jay, OK area (ZIP 74346). 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 →