De Witt, AR (ZIP 72042) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for De Witt is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
De Witt has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2011.
De Witt has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
De Witt has experienced 3 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 May 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Witt was EF1 Tornado on Nov 27, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Apr 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72042 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Witt, AR, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $154K in property damage.
Yes, De Witt (ZIP 72042) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2011.
De Witt 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72042 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 27, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the De Witt, AR area (ZIP 72042). 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 →