Government records show 295 natural disaster events affecting the Muldrow, OK area (ZIP 74948) — a notably active disaster history. These include 178 hailstorms, 53 tornadoes, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.6M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (178 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 18% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 9 (17%) 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 $180.3M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (61%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Muldrow 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 $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muldrow was EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1996, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 3, 2021), causing $15M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74948 has experienced 295 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (178 events), tornadoes (53 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (23 events), wildfires (11 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muldrow, OK, with 178 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Muldrow (ZIP 74948) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Muldrow has 53 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 $180.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74948 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1996. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186.6M in property damage in the Muldrow, OK area (ZIP 74948). 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 →