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74468 Wainwright, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wainwright, OK (74468)

Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 74468 in Wainwright, OK. These include 31 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Wainwright is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Wainwright has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Wainwright has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.

🌊 Floods

Wainwright has experienced 1 flood 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2008.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Wainwright has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1976.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wainwright was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $10.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wainwright, OK (74468)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74468 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74468?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wainwright, OK, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74468 (Wainwright) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wainwright (ZIP 74468) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2008.

Has Wainwright (74468) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wainwright has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1976.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wainwright, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74468 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74468?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Wainwright, OK area (ZIP 74468). 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 →

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