Hardesty, OK (ZIP 73944) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Hardesty has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Hardesty has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 May 28, 2018.
Hardesty 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 Hardesty 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 73944 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardesty, OK, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Hardesty has 8 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 May 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73944 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 $19M in property damage in the Hardesty, OK area (ZIP 73944). 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 →