Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Burns Flat, OK area (ZIP 73624). These include 51 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Burns Flat has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
Burns Flat has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1999.
Burns Flat 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burns Flat was Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2015, which caused $616K in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 25, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73624 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burns Flat, OK, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.2K in property damage.
Burns Flat has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73624 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Nov 27, 2015. This event caused $616K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Burns Flat, OK area (ZIP 73624). 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 →