Indianola, OK (ZIP 74442) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (61% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Indianola has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 8, 2024.
Indianola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Indianola has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Indianola has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 7, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indianola was Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 9, 2010), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74442 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (13 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indianola, OK, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Indianola (ZIP 74442) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Indianola has 13 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 $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74442 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Indianola, OK area (ZIP 74442). 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 →