With 228 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74650 in Ralston, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 87 hailstorms, 62 earthquakes, and 29 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (87 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2013.
Ralston has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ralston was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74650 has experienced 228 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), earthquakes (62 events), wildfires (29 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ralston, OK, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Ralston (ZIP 74650) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Ralston has 27 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74650 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.6M in property damage in the Ralston, OK area (ZIP 74650). 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 →