Government records show 296 natural disaster events affecting the Strong City, OK area (ZIP 73628) — a notably active disaster history. These include 235 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 15 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Strong City is hailstorms, with 235 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (4%) 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 Sep 18, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 30, 2024.
Strong City has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2020.
Strong City has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Strong City 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strong City was EF3 Tornado on May 5, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $1.6M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73628 has experienced 296 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (235 events), tornadoes (27 events), wildfires (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strong City, OK, with 235 events documented.
Yes, Strong City (ZIP 73628) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
Strong City has 27 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73628 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Strong City, OK area (ZIP 73628). 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 →