Heavener, OK (ZIP 74937) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Heavener is hailstorms, with 83 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 11, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $14.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2020.
Heavener has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 7, 2025.
Heavener 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heavener was Flash Flood on May 30, 2013, which caused $9.2M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 30, 2013), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74937 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heavener, OK, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $535K in property damage.
Yes, Heavener (ZIP 74937) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
Heavener has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74937 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 30, 2013. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Heavener, OK area (ZIP 74937). 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 →