Government records show 206 natural disaster events affecting the Bauxite, AR area (ZIP 72011) — a notably active disaster history. These include 140 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $204.3M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 381 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (140 total). Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 $183.6M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 9, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Bauxite has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bauxite was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72011 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (26 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bauxite, AR, with 140 events documented.
Yes, Bauxite (ZIP 72011) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Bauxite has 33 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 $183.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72011 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $204.3M in property damage in the Bauxite, AR area (ZIP 72011). 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 →