Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 73547

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 73547, Oklahoma

ZIP 73547 in Granite 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 73547 carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. The area also faces notable exposure to ice storm and wildfire.

Within Oklahoma, ZIP 73547's risk is, slightly below the 6.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Oklahoma identifies drought as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 73547's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that drought exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.