With 232 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74728 in Broken Bow, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 168 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Broken Bow is hailstorms, with 168 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $50.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Broken Bow has experienced 8 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 $140K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2022.
Broken Bow has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2014.
Broken Bow has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 23, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broken Bow was Heavy Snow on Jan 26, 2000, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74728 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broken Bow, OK, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.6K in property damage.
Yes, Broken Bow (ZIP 74728) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2022.
Broken Bow has 34 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74728 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 26, 2000. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Broken Bow, OK area (ZIP 74728). 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 →