Government records show 263 natural disaster events affecting the Cabot, AR area (ZIP 72023) — a notably active disaster history. These include 161 hailstorms, 48 tornadoes, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (161 total). Of these, 4 (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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 $44.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (48%) 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Cabot has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cabot was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 30, 2009), causing $12M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72023 has experienced 263 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (161 events), tornadoes (48 events), floods (29 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (11 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cabot, AR, with 161 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Cabot (ZIP 72023) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Cabot has 48 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 $44.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72023 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1976. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.8M in property damage in the Cabot, AR area (ZIP 72023). 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 →