Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Altheimer, AR area (ZIP 72004). These include 41 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Altheimer has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Altheimer 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2019.
Altheimer has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Altheimer has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altheimer was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 26, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on May 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72004 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (29 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altheimer, AR, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Altheimer (ZIP 72004) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2019.
Altheimer has 29 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72004 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Altheimer, AR area (ZIP 72004). 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 →