Idabel, OK (ZIP 74745) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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). 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, 2 (9%) 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 $36.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Idabel has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Idabel has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2014.
Idabel has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $29.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Idabel 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 Idabel was EF4 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $29.9M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74745 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Idabel, OK, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200 in property damage.
Yes, Idabel (ZIP 74745) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Idabel 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 $36.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74745 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 2022. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.8M in property damage in the Idabel, OK area (ZIP 74745). 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 →