ZIP code 74438, covering Hitchita, OK, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hitchita is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Hitchita has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Hitchita 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Hitchita has experienced 2 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Hitchita has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hitchita was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 8, 1999 also caused significant damage ($910K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74438 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hitchita, OK, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Hitchita (ZIP 74438) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Hitchita has 11 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74438 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.2M in property damage in the Hitchita, OK area (ZIP 74438). 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 →