Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Dewar, OK area (ZIP 74431). These include 41 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $79M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 114 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 2 (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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dewar has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Dewar has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
Dewar 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2011.
Dewar 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Dewar 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 Jul 6, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewar was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74431 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewar, OK, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Dewar (ZIP 74431) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Dewar has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74431 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 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 $79M in property damage in the Dewar, OK area (ZIP 74431). 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 →