Federal records document 197 natural disaster events in the Sparks, OK area (ZIP 74869). These include 87 earthquakes, 82 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $98.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (44% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 82 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $93.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Sparks has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Sparks has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Sparks has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sparks was EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Oct 5, 1970), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74869 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (87 events), hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparks, OK, with 87 events documented.
Yes, Sparks (ZIP 74869) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $570K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Sparks has 17 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 $93.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74869 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $98.2M in property damage in the Sparks, OK area (ZIP 74869). 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 →