Government records show 205 natural disaster events affecting the Conway, AR area (ZIP 72032) — a notably active disaster history. These include 116 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $115.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 330 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (116 total). Of these, 4 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $88.8M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 24, 2011.
Conway has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Conway has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Conway was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $52M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 10, 1965), causing $25M 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 72032 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (21 events), earthquakes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Conway, AR, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Conway (ZIP 72032) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Conway has 37 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 $88.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72032 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $52M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115.2M in property damage in the Conway, AR area (ZIP 72032). 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 →