Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 74572

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 74572, Oklahoma

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 74572 serves the Tupelo community. The semi-arid climate of this part of Oklahoma — bringing hot summers, variable winters, and exposure at the center of Tornado Alley — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 74572's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.6/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include wildfire and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 74572's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Oklahoma. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 74572 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 hail is recommended.