With 214 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74884 in New Lima, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 142 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Lima is hailstorms, with 142 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2016.
New Lima has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
New Lima has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
New Lima has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Lima was EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 17, 1981), 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 74884 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), tornadoes (34 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (8 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Lima, OK, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, New Lima (ZIP 74884) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
New Lima has 34 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 $12.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74884 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the New Lima, OK area (ZIP 74884). 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 →