Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Porum, OK area (ZIP 74455). These include 92 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (92 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 19 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Porum has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 2, 2014.
Porum has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2015.
Porum has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porum was Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 5, 1960), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74455 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porum, OK, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Porum (ZIP 74455) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2015.
Porum has 19 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74455 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Porum, OK area (ZIP 74455). 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 →