Carlisle, AR (ZIP 72024) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 39 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carlisle is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $68.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $29.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Carlisle has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72024 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (39 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlisle, AR, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Carlisle (ZIP 72024) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Carlisle has 39 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 $68.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72024 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.1M in property damage in the Carlisle, AR area (ZIP 72024). 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 →