With 307 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 74008 in Bixby, OK has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 193 hailstorms, 51 extreme heat events, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $469.5M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 1,369 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bixby is hailstorms, with 193 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $68.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 17% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 47 (92%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (22%) 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 $297.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Bixby has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Bixby has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $101M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bixby was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1981, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 8, 2007), causing $101M in damages. 3" Hail on Apr 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($65M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74008 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (193 events), extreme heat events (51 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bixby, OK, with 193 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bixby (ZIP 74008) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Bixby has 27 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 $297.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74008 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1981. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $469.5M in property damage in the Bixby, OK area (ZIP 74008). 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 →