Center Ridge, AR (ZIP 72027) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Center Ridge is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $51.1M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Center Ridge has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Center Ridge has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 24, 2013.
Center Ridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Center Ridge was EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $22.8M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 2008), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72027 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Center Ridge, AR, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Center Ridge (ZIP 72027) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Center Ridge has 26 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 $51.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72027 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $22.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.6M in property damage in the Center Ridge, AR area (ZIP 72027). 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 →