Langston, OK (ZIP 73050) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 110 earthquakes, 29 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Langston is earthquakes, with 110 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 2018.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Langston has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $468K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2021.
Langston has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2009.
Langston has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Langston has experienced 2 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Langston was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73050 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (110 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Langston, OK, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Langston (ZIP 73050) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Langston has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73050 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Langston, OK area (ZIP 73050). 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 →