Government records show 206 natural disaster events affecting the Nashville, AR area (ZIP 71852) — a notably active disaster history. These include 151 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
With 151 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $36.1M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Nashville has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $406.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Nashville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Nashville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 23, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71852 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (151 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, AR, with 151 events documented.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 71852) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $406.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Nashville has 26 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 $36.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71852 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 $78.5M in property damage in the Nashville, AR area (ZIP 71852). 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 →