Federal records document 167 natural disaster events in the Paden, OK area (ZIP 74860). These include 101 hailstorms, 28 earthquakes, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Paden is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $392K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2016.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Paden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2021.
Paden has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
Paden 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paden was EF4 Tornado on Oct 5, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $10M in damages. EF5 Tornado on May 5, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74860 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), earthquakes (28 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paden, OK, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $392K in property damage.
Yes, Paden (ZIP 74860) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2021.
Paden has 26 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 $32.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74860 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 5, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.4M in property damage in the Paden, OK area (ZIP 74860). 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 →