Hunter, OK (ZIP 74640) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 280 natural disaster events on record. These include 177 earthquakes, 73 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (177 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 73 events documented. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2009.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 26, 2020.
Hunter has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Hunter has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hunter was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 1998), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74640 has experienced 280 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (177 events), hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hunter, OK, with 177 events documented.
Yes, Hunter (ZIP 74640) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
Hunter has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74640 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 $27.4M in property damage in the Hunter, OK area (ZIP 74640). 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 →