Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 72051 in Fox, AR. These include 18 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fox is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $35.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fox has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Fox has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Fox has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fox was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $29M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 14, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72051 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fox, AR, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Fox (ZIP 72051) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Fox has 15 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 $35.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72051 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.6M in property damage in the Fox, AR area (ZIP 72051). 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 →