Kiowa, OK (ZIP 74553) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $566K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Kiowa has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2021.
Kiowa has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 3, 2012.
Kiowa 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Kiowa has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kiowa was Winter Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 19, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74553 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), 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 Kiowa, OK, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $566K in property damage.
Yes, Kiowa (ZIP 74553) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Kiowa has 14 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74553 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Kiowa, OK area (ZIP 74553). 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 →