Federal records document 169 natural disaster events in the Durant, OK area (ZIP 74701). These include 123 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Durant is hailstorms, with 123 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Durant has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2018.
Durant has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2013.
Durant has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Durant has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $634K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durant was EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 23, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74701 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durant, OK, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Durant (ZIP 74701) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Durant has 27 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74701 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Durant, OK area (ZIP 74701). 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 →