Government records show 373 natural disaster events affecting the Pond Creek, OK area (ZIP 73766) — a notably active disaster history. These include 225 earthquakes, 117 hailstorms, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (225 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 117 events documented. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $103.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Pond Creek 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.
Pond Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Pond Creek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pond Creek 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 73766 has experienced 373 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (225 events), hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pond Creek, OK, with 225 events documented.
Pond Creek has 19 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73766 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Pond Creek, OK area (ZIP 73766). 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 →