Lamont, OK (ZIP 74643) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 343 natural disaster events on record. These include 198 earthquakes, 112 hailstorms, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lamont is earthquakes, with 198 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 112 events documented. Of these, 4 (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 May 23, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
Lamont 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.
Lamont 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.
Lamont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamont was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 19, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74643 has experienced 343 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (198 events), hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamont, OK, with 198 events documented.
Lamont has 23 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74643 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 $32.7M in property damage in the Lamont, OK area (ZIP 74643). 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 →