ZIP code 74840, covering Earlsboro, OK, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 91 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 6 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (91 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $34.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Earlsboro has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2015.
Earlsboro has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $91K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2023.
Earlsboro 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.
Earlsboro has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Earlsboro was EF4 Tornado on Oct 5, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74840 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (31 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Earlsboro, OK, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Earlsboro (ZIP 74840) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2023.
Earlsboro has 31 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 $34.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74840 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 5, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.4M in property damage in the Earlsboro, OK area (ZIP 74840). 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 →