Government records show 535 natural disaster events affecting the Jones, OK area (ZIP 73049) — a notably active disaster history. These include 239 earthquakes, 199 hailstorms, and 36 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $168.8M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 717 injuries.
With 239 recorded incidents (45% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 199 events documented. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $800K 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 7% 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 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Jones 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.
Jones has experienced 10 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $118K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jones 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 (May 29, 2004), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73049 has experienced 535 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (239 events), hailstorms (199 events), extreme heat events (36 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jones, OK, with 239 events documented.
Yes, Jones (ZIP 73049) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Jones has 27 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73049 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 $168.8M in property damage in the Jones, OK area (ZIP 73049). 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 →