Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Ringwood, OK area (ZIP 73768). These include 95 hailstorms, 50 earthquakes, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (95 total). Of these, 6 (6%) 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 Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Ringwood has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Ringwood has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringwood was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 2, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73768 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), earthquakes (50 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringwood, OK, with 95 events documented.
Ringwood has 20 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73768 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 $29.4M in property damage in the Ringwood, OK area (ZIP 73768). 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 →