Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Waurika, OK area (ZIP 73573). These include 122 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (122 total). 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Waurika has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
Waurika has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Waurika has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Waurika has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waurika was EF3 Tornado on Nov 3, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73573 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waurika, OK, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Waurika (ZIP 73573) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Waurika has 20 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73573 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 3, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Waurika, OK area (ZIP 73573). 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 →