Mill Creek, OK (ZIP 74856) has experienced 186 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 131 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
With 131 recorded incidents (70% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Mill Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2025.
Mill Creek has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Mill Creek 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mill Creek was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1" Hail (Apr 21, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74856 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mill Creek, OK, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Mill Creek (ZIP 74856) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2025.
Mill Creek has 29 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74856 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Mill Creek, OK area (ZIP 74856). 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 →