Government records show 234 natural disaster events affecting the Atoka, OK area (ZIP 74525) — a notably active disaster history. These include 170 hailstorms, 47 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Atoka is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $203K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (9%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Atoka has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Atoka has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Atoka has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.
Atoka has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atoka was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2010, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74525 has experienced 234 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), tornadoes (47 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atoka, OK, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $203K in property damage.
Yes, Atoka (ZIP 74525) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $435K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.
Atoka has 47 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74525 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2010. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Atoka, OK area (ZIP 74525). 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 →