With 480 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73717 in Alva, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 266 hailstorms, 124 earthquakes, and 40 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (266 total). 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 124 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 2020.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2018.
There have been 39 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Alva 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Alva 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alva was Flash Flood on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 2017), causing $984K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73717 has experienced 480 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (266 events), earthquakes (124 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (39 events), blizzards (9 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alva, OK, with 266 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Alva (ZIP 73717) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
Alva has 40 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73717 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Alva, OK area (ZIP 73717). 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 →