Depew, OK (ZIP 74028) has experienced 184 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 114 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 26 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.2M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 277 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (114 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $42.7M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2019.
Depew has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2019.
Depew has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2021.
Depew has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Depew was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 29, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74028 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (27 events), earthquakes (26 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Depew, OK, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Depew (ZIP 74028) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2021.
Depew has 27 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 $42.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74028 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.2M in property damage in the Depew, OK area (ZIP 74028). 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 →