Preston, OK (ZIP 74456) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Preston is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Preston has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $717.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Preston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2011.
Preston has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Preston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2004.
Preston has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preston was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $640K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74456 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Preston, OK, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $290K in property damage.
Yes, Preston (ZIP 74456) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Preston has 7 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 $717.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74456 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 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 $51.8M in property damage in the Preston, OK area (ZIP 74456). 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 →