ZIP code 74837, covering Cromwell, OK, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
Cromwell 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2022.
Cromwell has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2016.
Cromwell 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Cromwell has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Cromwell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cromwell was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 17, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74837 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquakes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cromwell, OK, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Cromwell (ZIP 74837) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Cromwell has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74837 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Cromwell, OK area (ZIP 74837). 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 →