Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Bison, OK area (ZIP 73720). These include 57 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (57 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $917.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2008.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 26, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Bison has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bison was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 21, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73720 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (11 events), earthquakes (11 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bison, OK, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Bison (ZIP 73720) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 1999.
Bison has 14 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 $917.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73720 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Bison, OK area (ZIP 73720). 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 →