With 381 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74881 in Wellston, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 189 earthquakes, 146 hailstorms, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (189 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 7, 2023.
Hailstorms account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 146 events documented. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Wellston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
Wellston has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Wellston has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellston was EF2 Tornado on May 29, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $4.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 20, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74881 has experienced 381 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (189 events), hailstorms (146 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellston, OK, with 189 events documented.
Yes, Wellston (ZIP 74881) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $525K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Wellston has 30 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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74881 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Wellston, OK area (ZIP 74881). 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 →