Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Hugo, OK area (ZIP 74743). These include 86 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hugo is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $507K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2023.
Hugo 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Hugo 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.
Hugo 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 Hugo was EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M 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 74743 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hugo, OK, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Hugo (ZIP 74743) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Hugo has 19 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74743 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Hugo, OK area (ZIP 74743). 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 →