Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Des Arc, AR area (ZIP 72040). These include 29 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2022.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (78%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Des Arc has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Des Arc has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2014.
Des Arc has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Des Arc was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 2009), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72040 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Des Arc, AR, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Des Arc (ZIP 72040) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Des Arc has 20 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72040 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Des Arc, AR area (ZIP 72040). 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 →