Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Tecumseh, OK area (ZIP 74873) — a notably active disaster history. These include 132 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 136 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (132 total). 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $37.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $851K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Tecumseh has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 21, 2017.
Tecumseh has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh was EF4 Tornado on Oct 5, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74873 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (43 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tecumseh, OK, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Tecumseh (ZIP 74873) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $851K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Tecumseh has 43 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 $37.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74873 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 5, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Tecumseh, OK area (ZIP 74873). 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 →