Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 73032

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 73032, Oklahoma

ZIP 73032 covers part of the Dougherty area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley, with a globally significant tornado season that peaks in spring shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 73032's composite natural disaster risk at 6.2 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Residents should also account for wildfire and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 73032's risk score, near the 6.4/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are landslide, wildfire, and ice storm. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 73032's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.