Twin Groves, AR (ZIP 72039) has experienced 198 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 49 earthquakes, and 31 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Twin Groves is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2012.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $18.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Twin Groves 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.
Twin Groves has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Twin Groves was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72039 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), earthquakes (49 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twin Groves, AR, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Twin Groves (ZIP 72039) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Twin Groves has 31 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 $18.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72039 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.5M in property damage in the Twin Groves, AR area (ZIP 72039). 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 →