ZIP code 74831, covering Byars, OK, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (103 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Byars has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Byars has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Byars has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Byars has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byars was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 17, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 17, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74831 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byars, OK, with 103 events documented.
Yes, Byars (ZIP 74831) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Byars has 18 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74831 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Byars, OK area (ZIP 74831). 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 →