Cookson, OK (ZIP 74427) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $327K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Cookson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $475K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2010.
Cookson 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cookson was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74427 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cookson, OK, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Cookson (ZIP 74427) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $475K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2010.
Cookson has 12 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74427 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Cookson, OK area (ZIP 74427). 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 →