Wetumka, OK (ZIP 74883) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 92 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Wetumka has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 14, 2022.
Wetumka has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $560K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Wetumka has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetumka was Ice Storm on Jan 28, 2010, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 26, 2000), causing $3.4M 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 74883 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (22 events), wildfires (11 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetumka, OK, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Wetumka (ZIP 74883) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Wetumka has 22 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74883 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 28, 2010. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Wetumka, OK area (ZIP 74883). 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 →