Baker, OK (ZIP 73950) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 217 natural disaster events on record. These include 167 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 167 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. 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 $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2008.
Baker 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baker was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 2003), causing $8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 15, 2003 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73950 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), severe wind events (27 events), tornadoes (18 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baker, OK, with 167 events documented.
Baker has 18 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 $15.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73950 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 $56.5M in property damage in the Baker, OK area (ZIP 73950). 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 →