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74880 Weleetka, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Weleetka, OK (74880)

Weleetka, OK (ZIP 74880) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 90 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (8%) 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 $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $33.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Weleetka has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Weleetka has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2019.

🌊 Floods

Weleetka has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $680K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.

❄️ Blizzards

Weleetka 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Weleetka was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $10M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 17, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Weleetka, OK (74880)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74880 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (26 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74880?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weleetka, OK, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $830K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74880 (Weleetka) prone to flooding?

Yes, Weleetka (ZIP 74880) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $680K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.

Has Weleetka (74880) ever been hit by a tornado?

Weleetka has 26 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 $33.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Weleetka, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74880 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74880?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.4M in property damage in the Weleetka, OK area (ZIP 74880). 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 →

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