ZIP code 73622, covering Bessie, OK, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bessie is hailstorms, with 85 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Bessie has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2010.
Bessie has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Bessie has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $721K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
Bessie has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bessie was EF3 Tornado on May 22, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2015), causing $616K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73622 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bessie, OK, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Bessie (ZIP 73622) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Bessie has 9 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73622 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Bessie, OK area (ZIP 73622). 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 →