Wapanucka, OK (ZIP 73461) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wapanucka is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
Wapanucka has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Wapanucka has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Wapanucka 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Wapanucka has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wapanucka was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2010, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $2.4M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 22, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73461 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wapanucka, OK, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Wapanucka (ZIP 73461) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Wapanucka has 12 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73461 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2010. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Wapanucka, OK area (ZIP 73461). 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 →