ZIP code 74471, covering Welling, OK, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Welling is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. 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 $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
Welling has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Welling 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Welling was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74471 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welling, OK, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $335K in property damage.
Yes, Welling (ZIP 74471) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Welling has 19 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74471 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5M in property damage in the Welling, OK area (ZIP 74471). 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 →