Government records show 232 natural disaster events affecting the Crescent, OK area (ZIP 73028) — a notably active disaster history. These include 95 hailstorms, 90 earthquakes, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crescent is hailstorms, with 95 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 90 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $20.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Crescent has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $468K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Crescent has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crescent was EF4 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 3, 1999), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73028 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), earthquakes (90 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crescent, OK, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Crescent (ZIP 73028) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Crescent has 17 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 $20.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73028 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.2M in property damage in the Crescent, OK area (ZIP 73028). 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 →