Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Stratford, OK area (ZIP 74872). These include 122 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stratford is hailstorms, with 122 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Stratford has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2024.
Stratford has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Stratford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stratford was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 21, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 17, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74872 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stratford, OK, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Stratford (ZIP 74872) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Stratford has 24 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74872 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Stratford, OK area (ZIP 74872). 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 →