Federal records document 163 natural disaster events in the Bryant, AR area (ZIP 72022). These include 121 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $199.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 246 injuries.
With 121 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $590.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $188.4M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Bryant 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.
Bryant has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bryant was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $85.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 72022 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bryant, AR, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Bryant (ZIP 72022) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $590.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Bryant has 16 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 $188.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72022 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $85.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $199.5M in property damage in the Bryant, AR area (ZIP 72022). 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 →