ZIP code 74369, covering Welch, OK, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $73M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 170 injuries.
With 89 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Welch has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Welch has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $50.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2007.
Welch has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Welch was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $15M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74369 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welch, OK, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Welch has 29 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 $22.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74369 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73M in property damage in the Welch, OK area (ZIP 74369). 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 →