Bethany, OK (ZIP 73008) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 371 natural disaster events on record. These include 254 hailstorms, 36 extreme heat events, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.9M. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 748 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (254 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 $517.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 33 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2020.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Bethany has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $154.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethany was Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 30, 1970), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73008 has experienced 371 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (254 events), extreme heat events (36 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethany, OK, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $517.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bethany (ZIP 73008) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Bethany has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73008 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 9, 2007. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.9M in property damage in the Bethany, OK area (ZIP 73008). 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 →