ZIP code 74735, covering Fort Towson, OK, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (62 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 2015.
Fort Towson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2020.
Fort Towson 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Fort Towson has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2009.
Fort Towson has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Towson was EF5 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 12, 2015), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74735 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Towson, OK, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Towson (ZIP 74735) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2009.
Fort Towson has 13 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74735 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Fort Towson, OK area (ZIP 74735). 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 →