With 279 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 73942 in Guymon, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 241 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Guymon is hailstorms, with 241 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Guymon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2018.
Guymon 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Guymon 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. EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1993 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73942 has experienced 279 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (241 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guymon, OK, with 241 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305K in property damage.
Guymon has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73942 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 $19.5M in property damage in the Guymon, OK area (ZIP 73942). 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 →