Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 74754 in Ringold, OK. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Ringold has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2014.
Ringold has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2008.
Ringold has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2015.
Ringold has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Ringold has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringold was Heavy Snow on Jan 26, 2000, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74754 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringold, OK, with 21 events documented.
Ringold has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74754 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 26, 2000. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Ringold, OK area (ZIP 74754). 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 →