ZIP code 73625, covering Butler, OK, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Butler is hailstorms, with 85 recorded events making up 75% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Butler has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Butler has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73625 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, OK, with 85 events documented.
Butler has 8 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73625 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the Butler, OK area (ZIP 73625). 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 →