Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Vernon, OK area (ZIP 74845). These include 60 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 16 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 8, 2024.
Vernon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
Vernon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Vernon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 7, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernon was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74845 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (16 events), wildfires (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, OK, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $190K in property damage.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 74845) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Vernon has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74845 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.4M in property damage in the Vernon, OK area (ZIP 74845). 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 →