Government records show 401 natural disaster events affecting the Mcalester, OK area (ZIP 74501) — a notably active disaster history. These include 284 hailstorms, 53 tornadoes, and 36 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mcalester is hailstorms, with 284 recorded events making up 71% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 13% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
Mcalester has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 8, 2024.
Mcalester has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mcalester was Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 2019), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74501 has experienced 401 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (284 events), tornadoes (53 events), severe wind events (36 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (7 events), earthquakes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mcalester, OK, with 284 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Mcalester (ZIP 74501) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
Mcalester has 53 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74501 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 $15.2M in property damage in the Mcalester, OK area (ZIP 74501). 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 →