Bearden, OK (ZIP 74859) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 261 natural disaster events on record. These include 156 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 24 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
With 156 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (8%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (16%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2016.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $123K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Bearden has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $990K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bearden was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $10M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 17, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74859 has experienced 261 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), tornadoes (44 events), earthquakes (24 events), severe wind events (16 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (8 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bearden, OK, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bearden (ZIP 74859) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $990K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Bearden has 44 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 $37.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74859 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.1M in property damage in the Bearden, OK area (ZIP 74859). 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 →