Forgan, OK (ZIP 73938) has experienced 174 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 133 hailstorms, 29 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 133 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (6%) 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 17, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Forgan has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1997.
Forgan has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $40.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Forgan 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forgan was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 12, 1999), causing $8M in damages. 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73938 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (133 events), severe wind events (29 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forgan, OK, with 133 events documented.
Yes, Forgan (ZIP 73938) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
Forgan has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73938 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Forgan, OK area (ZIP 73938). 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 →