ZIP code 72020, covering Bradford, AR, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 45 tornadoes, and 39 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 116 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (47 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (9%) 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 $42.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (67%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Bradford has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Bradford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Bradford 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 Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72020 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (45 events), floods (39 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, AR, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 72020) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Bradford has 45 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 $42.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72020 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108.3M in property damage in the Bradford, AR area (ZIP 72020). 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 →