Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Clayton, OK area (ZIP 74536). These include 68 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Clayton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Clayton has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Clayton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 14, 2022.
Clayton has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74536 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, OK, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 74536) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 1997.
Clayton has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74536 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Clayton, OK area (ZIP 74536). 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 →