ZIP code 72053, covering College Station, AR, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (90 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
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 $49.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
College Station has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
College Station has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
College Station has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for College Station was Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $48M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72053 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme heat events (9 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in College Station, AR, with 90 events documented.
Yes, College Station (ZIP 72053) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
College Station has 10 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 $14.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72053 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $48M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.7M in property damage in the College Station, AR area (ZIP 72053). 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 →