Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Red Oak, OK area (ZIP 74563). These include 62 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (62 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 $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
Red Oak has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Red Oak has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Red Oak has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Oak was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1960, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1960), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74563 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Oak, OK, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170K in property damage.
Yes, Red Oak (ZIP 74563) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $625K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Red Oak has 16 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74563 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1960. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Red Oak, OK area (ZIP 74563). 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 →