Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the England, AR area (ZIP 72046). These include 66 hailstorms, 47 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 66 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 8, 2024.
There have been 47 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $143.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
England has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
England has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for England was EF3 Tornado on May 10, 2008, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($20.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72046 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (47 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in England, AR, with 66 events documented.
Yes, England (ZIP 72046) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
England has 47 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 $143.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72046 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2008. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $159.3M in property damage in the England, AR area (ZIP 72046). 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 →