Cimarron, OK (ZIP 79051) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $941K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Cimarron has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Cimarron has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $866K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Cimarron has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 1972.
Cimarron has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cimarron was Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013, which caused $660K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 25, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79051 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cimarron, OK, with 24 events documented.
Cimarron has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79051 was Blizzard, which occurred on Feb 24, 2013. This event caused $660K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $941K in property damage in the Cimarron, OK area (ZIP 79051). 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 →