ZIP code 73838, covering Chester, OK, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chester is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $930.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2002.
Chester has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 22, 2018.
Chester 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.
Chester has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 27, 2015), causing $271K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73838 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (13 events), earthquakes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, OK, with 77 events documented.
Chester has 13 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 $930.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73838 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 $26.5M in property damage in the Chester, OK area (ZIP 73838). 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 →