Leflore, OK (ZIP 74942) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $800K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (10 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
Leflore 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Leflore has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2007.
Leflore has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
Leflore has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leflore was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $750K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 74942 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leflore, OK, with 10 events documented.
Leflore has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 74942 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $800K in property damage in the Leflore, OK area (ZIP 74942). 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 →