Government records show 241 natural disaster events affecting the Chandler, OK area (ZIP 74834) — a notably active disaster history. These include 127 hailstorms, 73 earthquakes, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (127 total). 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 73 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $72.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Chandler has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Chandler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
Chandler has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chandler was EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $4.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74834 has experienced 241 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), earthquakes (73 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chandler, OK, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Chandler (ZIP 74834) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Chandler has 26 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 $72.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74834 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.6M in property damage in the Chandler, OK area (ZIP 74834). 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 →