Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 71722 in Bluff City, AR. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bluff City is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
Bluff City has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Bluff City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Bluff City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $40.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Bluff City 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluff City was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 8, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71722 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluff City, AR, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Bluff City (ZIP 71722) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Bluff City has 5 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71722 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.5M in property damage in the Bluff City, AR area (ZIP 71722). 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 →