Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 73028

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 73028, Oklahoma

ZIP 73028 in Crescent sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid climate produces hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley, and notably a globally significant tornado season that peaks in spring. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 73028 carries an overall risk score of 6.8/10, placing it in the high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and tornado.

Within Oklahoma, ZIP 73028's risk is, near the 6.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Oklahoma identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 73028 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for ice storm and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.