Lamar, OK (ZIP 74850) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M.
With 24 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Lamar has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Lamar has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Lamar has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2010.
Lamar has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Lamar has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamar was Ice Storm on Jan 28, 2010, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $3.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74850 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), wildfires (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, OK, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Lamar (ZIP 74850) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
Lamar has 5 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74850 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 28, 2010. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Lamar, OK area (ZIP 74850). 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 →