Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 74947 in Monroe, OK. These include 4 tornadoes, 3 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Monroe is tornadoes, with 4 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2022.
Monroe has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2012.
Monroe has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Monroe has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 2019.
Monroe 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 2, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $750K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74947 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, OK, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202.8K in property damage.
Monroe has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $202.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74947 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Monroe, OK area (ZIP 74947). 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 →