Federal records document 165 natural disaster events in the Wilburton, OK area (ZIP 74578). These include 112 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 117 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (112 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $249K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Wilburton has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2021.
Wilburton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $610K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
Wilburton 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilburton was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1960, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 5, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74578 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (13 events), earthquakes (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilburton, OK, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $585K in property damage.
Yes, Wilburton (ZIP 74578) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
Wilburton has 26 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74578 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1960. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Wilburton, OK area (ZIP 74578). 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 →