Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 72044 in Edgemont, AR. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Edgemont has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Edgemont has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $54.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Edgemont has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2014.
Edgemont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgemont was EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72044 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgemont, AR, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Edgemont (ZIP 72044) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Edgemont has 6 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 $54.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72044 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.8M in property damage in the Edgemont, AR area (ZIP 72044). 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 →