Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 74844 in Francis, OK. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Francis has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Francis 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.
Francis has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 27, 2009.
Francis has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2017.
Francis 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 Francis was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $3.9M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74844 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Francis, OK, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Francis (ZIP 74844) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2017.
Francis has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74844 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Francis, OK area (ZIP 74844). 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 →