Government records show 247 natural disaster events affecting the Wheatland, OK area (ZIP 73097) — a notably active disaster history. These include 133 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 33 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $439.1M. These events have resulted in 55 recorded deaths and 803 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wheatland is hailstorms, with 133 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $200M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 33 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
There have been 33 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $163.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $84.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $317K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Wheatland has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $154.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatland was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was 3" Hail (May 29, 2012), causing $150M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73097 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (133 events), extreme heat events (36 events), severe wind events (33 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatland, OK, with 133 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200M in property damage.
Yes, Wheatland (ZIP 73097) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $317K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Wheatland has 18 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 $84.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73097 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $439.1M in property damage in the Wheatland, OK area (ZIP 73097). 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 →