Adams, OK (ZIP 73901) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2019.
Adams has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Adams has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Adams has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adams was Blizzard on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $8.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 28, 2006), causing $7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 2006 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73901 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adams, OK, with 10 events documented.
Adams has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73901 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Adams, OK area (ZIP 73901). 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 →