Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Tom, OK area (ZIP 74740). These include 80 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tom is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 $200 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Tom has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $44.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Tom has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Tom has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $40.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Tom has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tom was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $29.9M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74740 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tom, OK, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200 in property damage.
Yes, Tom (ZIP 74740) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Tom has 23 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74740 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.7M in property damage in the Tom, OK area (ZIP 74740). 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 →