Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 74943 in Lequire, OK. These include 9 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lequire is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Lequire has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1999.
Lequire has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Lequire has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lequire was Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1960), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74943 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lequire, OK, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Lequire has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74943 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Lequire, OK area (ZIP 74943). 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 →