Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 74042

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 74042, Oklahoma

ZIP 74042 in Lenapah sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid climate produces hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley, and notably a globally significant tornado season that peaks in spring. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 74042 carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to wind and drought.

Within Oklahoma, ZIP 74042's risk is, slightly below the 6.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Oklahoma identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 74042 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for ice storm is recommended.