ZIP code 74843, covering Fitzhugh, OK, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (55 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Fitzhugh has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
Fitzhugh 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Fitzhugh has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2024.
Fitzhugh has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fitzhugh was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74843 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (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 Fitzhugh, OK, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Fitzhugh (ZIP 74843) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Fitzhugh has 14 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74843 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Fitzhugh, OK area (ZIP 74843). 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 →