With 242 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73048 in Hydro, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 188 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
With 188 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $542.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Hydro has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Hydro has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Hydro has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hydro was EF1 Tornado on May 9, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $5.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73048 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (188 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hydro, OK, with 188 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Hydro (ZIP 73048) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Hydro has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73048 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Hydro, OK area (ZIP 73048). 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 →