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74637 Fairfax, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Fairfax, OK (74637)

Fairfax, OK (ZIP 74637) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 34 wildfires, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 76 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

There have been 34 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2016.

💨 Severe wind events

Fairfax has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2017.

🌍 Earthquakes

Fairfax has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 24, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

Fairfax 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 $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfax was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Fairfax, OK (74637)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74637 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), wildfires (34 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74637?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, OK, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $380K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74637 (Fairfax) prone to flooding?

Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 74637) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.

Has Fairfax (74637) ever been hit by a tornado?

Fairfax 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2016.

What was the worst natural disaster in Fairfax, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74637 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74637?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Fairfax, OK area (ZIP 74637). 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 →

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