Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Pittsburg, OK area (ZIP 74560). These include 70 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (70 total). 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 $456K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Pittsburg has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2016.
Pittsburg has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 11, 2022.
Pittsburg has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 3, 2012.
Pittsburg has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsburg 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. EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74560 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsburg, OK, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $456K in property damage.
Yes, Pittsburg (ZIP 74560) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2015.
Pittsburg has 33 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74560 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 $12.7M in property damage in the Pittsburg, OK area (ZIP 74560). 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 →