Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Clinton, AR area (ZIP 72031). These include 89 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $145.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
With 89 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (33%) 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 $105.3M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
Clinton 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Clinton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 15, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72031 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, AR, with 89 events documented.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 72031) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
Clinton has 36 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 $105.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72031 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $145.4M in property damage in the Clinton, AR area (ZIP 72031). 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 →