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74572 Tupelo, OK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Tupelo, OK (74572)

Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Tupelo, OK area (ZIP 74572). These include 55 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (55 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Tupelo has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $758.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2011.

🌍 Earthquakes

Tupelo has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 7, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Tupelo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $848K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.

🌊 Floods

Tupelo has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

Tupelo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Tupelo was Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2000, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 11, 2001), causing $400K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Tupelo, OK (74572)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74572 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (9 events), earthquakes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 74572?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tupelo, OK, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 74572 (Tupelo) prone to flooding?

Yes, Tupelo (ZIP 74572) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2015.

Has Tupelo (74572) ever been hit by a tornado?

Tupelo has 9 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 $758.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Tupelo, OK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74572 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 26, 2000. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 74572?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Tupelo, OK area (ZIP 74572). 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 →

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