Government records show 203 natural disaster events affecting the Watonga, OK area (ZIP 73772) — a notably active disaster history. These include 154 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Watonga is hailstorms, with 154 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Watonga has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Watonga has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 2019.
Watonga has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Watonga has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watonga was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $2.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 10, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73772 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (154 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watonga, OK, with 154 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Watonga (ZIP 73772) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2007.
Watonga has 23 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73772 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.9M in property damage in the Watonga, OK area (ZIP 73772). 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 →