Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Rosston, OK area (ZIP 73855). These include 124 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (124 total). Of these, 7 (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 Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $383K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Rosston has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $29.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Rosston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1973.
Rosston has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 13, 2017.
Rosston has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rosston was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 2017), causing $4.1M in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73855 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rosston, OK, with 124 events documented.
Yes, Rosston (ZIP 73855) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
Rosston has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73855 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 $31.4M in property damage in the Rosston, OK area (ZIP 73855). 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 →