ZIP code 72041, covering De Valls Bluff, AR, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (34 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (50%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2014.
De Valls Bluff 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.
De Valls Bluff has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Valls Bluff was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 2009), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72041 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Valls Bluff, AR, with 34 events documented.
Yes, De Valls Bluff (ZIP 72041) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
De Valls Bluff has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72041 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the De Valls Bluff, AR area (ZIP 72041). 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 →