Walters, OK (ZIP 73572) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 224 natural disaster events on record. These include 180 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walters is hailstorms, with 180 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Walters has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $308K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2010.
Walters has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
Walters has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walters was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 1, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73572 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walters, OK, with 180 events documented.
Yes, Walters (ZIP 73572) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
Walters has 25 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73572 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Walters, OK area (ZIP 73572). 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 →