Coalgate, OK (ZIP 74538) has experienced 200 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 148 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 148 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $271K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Coalgate has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $516K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.
Coalgate has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Coalgate 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 $848K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coalgate was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 10, 2015), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74538 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), tornadoes (26 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coalgate, OK, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $271K in property damage.
Yes, Coalgate (ZIP 74538) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $516K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.
Coalgate has 26 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74538 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Coalgate, OK area (ZIP 74538). 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 →