Pryor, OK (ZIP 74361) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 219 natural disaster events on record. These include 143 hailstorms, 46 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $97M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pryor is hailstorms, with 143 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $940K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $42.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Pryor has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $326K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2015.
Pryor 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 Pryor 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. EF3 Tornado on May 25, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74361 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (46 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pryor, OK, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $940K in property damage.
Yes, Pryor (ZIP 74361) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $326K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2015.
Pryor has 46 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 $42.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74361 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 $97M in property damage in the Pryor, OK area (ZIP 74361). 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 →