Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Salina, OK area (ZIP 74365). These include 61 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Salina has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Salina 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.
Salina has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2008.
Salina has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salina was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 2024), causing $3.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74365 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salina, OK, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Salina (ZIP 74365) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2008.
Salina has 29 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74365 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 $59.6M in property damage in the Salina, OK area (ZIP 74365). 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 →