Rufe, OK (ZIP 74755) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rufe is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Rufe 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.
Rufe has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2008.
Rufe has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Rufe has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 2005.
Rufe has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rufe 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 74755 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rufe, OK, with 14 events documented.
Rufe has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74755 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Rufe, OK area (ZIP 74755). 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 →