With 738 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73759 in Medford, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 464 earthquakes, 217 hailstorms, and 38 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 464 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 217 events documented. Of these, 5 (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 $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (32%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
Medford has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Medford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Medford has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medford was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73759 has experienced 738 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (464 events), hailstorms (217 events), tornadoes (38 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medford, OK, with 464 events documented.
Yes, Medford (ZIP 73759) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
Medford has 38 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 $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73759 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 $37.3M in property damage in the Medford, OK area (ZIP 73759). 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 →