ZIP code 74636, covering Deer Creek, OK, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 earthquakes, 57 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deer Creek is earthquakes, with 71 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 2020.
Hailstorms account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 2 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
Deer Creek has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Deer Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Deer Creek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer Creek was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74636 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (71 events), hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer Creek, OK, with 71 events documented.
Deer Creek has 17 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74636 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Deer Creek, OK area (ZIP 74636). 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 →