ZIP code 73931, covering Balko, OK, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 124 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (124 total). 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2008.
Balko has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
Balko has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $40.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Balko has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1974.
Balko has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balko was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2021), causing $1.8M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($720K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73931 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balko, OK, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Balko (ZIP 73931) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2008.
Balko has 13 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73931 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $40M 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 $44.6M in property damage in the Balko, OK area (ZIP 73931). 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 →