Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 72017 in Biscoe, AR. These include 13 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Biscoe is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (62%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2022.
Biscoe has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Biscoe has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 18, 2002.
Biscoe has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2014.
Biscoe has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biscoe was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2017), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72017 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biscoe, AR, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Biscoe (ZIP 72017) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Biscoe has 5 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 18, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72017 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Biscoe, AR area (ZIP 72017). 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 →