Benton, AR (ZIP 72015) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 201 natural disaster events on record. These include 140 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benton is hailstorms, with 140 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $77.1M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2017.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Benton 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.
Benton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 2, 1982), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72015 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, AR, with 140 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 72015) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Benton has 27 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 $77.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72015 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.5M in property damage in the Benton, AR area (ZIP 72015). 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 →