Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Bald Knob, AR area (ZIP 72010). These include 77 floods, 51 hailstorms, and 39 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.3M. These events have resulted in 58 recorded deaths and 409 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 40 (52%) 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Hailstorms account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $17.4M in documented property damage. 56 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Bald Knob has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Bald Knob 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 Jul 9, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bald Knob was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72010 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (77 events), hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (39 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bald Knob, AR, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bald Knob (ZIP 72010) has 77 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Bald Knob has 39 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 $17.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72010 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.3M in property damage in the Bald Knob, AR area (ZIP 72010). 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 →