With 203 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74464 in Tahlequah, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 117 hailstorms, 49 tornadoes, and 22 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (117 total). 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 $539K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $542K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $371K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Tahlequah 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.
Tahlequah has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 1, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tahlequah 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. EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74464 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (49 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tahlequah, OK, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $539K in property damage.
Yes, Tahlequah (ZIP 74464) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $371K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Tahlequah has 49 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74464 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 $29M in property damage in the Tahlequah, OK area (ZIP 74464). 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 →