ZIP code 74048, covering Nowata, OK, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $927K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2017.
Nowata has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
Nowata has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nowata was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 23, 2002), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74048 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nowata, OK, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Nowata (ZIP 74048) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
Nowata has 25 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 $927K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74048 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Nowata, OK area (ZIP 74048). 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 →