Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Bowlegs, OK area (ZIP 74830). These include 53 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bowlegs is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Bowlegs has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2022.
Bowlegs has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2025.
Bowlegs has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Bowlegs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 1984.
Bowlegs 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 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowlegs was EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74830 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowlegs, OK, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Bowlegs (ZIP 74830) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2025.
Bowlegs has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74830 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Bowlegs, OK area (ZIP 74830). 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 →