Boswell, OK (ZIP 74727) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
Boswell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2023.
Boswell has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Boswell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Boswell has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boswell was EF3 Tornado on May 9, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 24, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74727 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boswell, OK, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Boswell (ZIP 74727) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Boswell has 16 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74727 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Boswell, OK area (ZIP 74727). 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 →