Ketchum, OK (ZIP 74349) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ketchum is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 55% 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 $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Ketchum 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.
Ketchum has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Ketchum 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 Ketchum 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. Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74349 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ketchum, OK, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $830K in property damage.
Ketchum has 18 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74349 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 $78.6M in property damage in the Ketchum, OK area (ZIP 74349). 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 →