Government records show 203 natural disaster events affecting the Shawnee, OK area (ZIP 74801) — a notably active disaster history. These include 130 hailstorms, 46 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 183 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (130 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (20%) 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 $37.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $726K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Shawnee has experienced 5 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 Apr 19, 2023.
Shawnee has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Shawnee has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shawnee was EF4 Tornado on Oct 5, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74801 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), tornadoes (46 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shawnee, OK, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Shawnee (ZIP 74801) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Shawnee has 46 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 $37.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74801 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 5, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.4M in property damage in the Shawnee, OK area (ZIP 74801). 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 →