Government records show 280 natural disaster events affecting the Checotah, OK area (ZIP 74426) — a notably active disaster history. These include 198 hailstorms, 45 tornadoes, and 23 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Checotah is hailstorms, with 198 recorded events making up 71% 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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.
Checotah has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $595K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Checotah has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Checotah has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Checotah was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 1, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74426 has experienced 280 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (198 events), tornadoes (45 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Checotah, OK, with 198 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Checotah (ZIP 74426) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $595K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Checotah has 45 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74426 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Checotah, OK area (ZIP 74426). 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 →